Ottoman officers shaska???

[CharlesS]

Considering how the fullers run off the end off the blade, I'd say this was a cut down(by breakage or desire to customize) sword blade remounted for use as a secondary weapon.

Just a guess.

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Originally Posted by CharlesS

Considering how the fullers run off the end off the blade, I'd say this was a cut down(by breakage or desire to customize) sword blade remounted for use as a secondary weapon.

Just a guess.

That may explain why the suspension ring holder has been placed on the hilt.

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