27th November 2009, 03:37 PM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Istanbul
Posts: 228
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gess
If you engage in serious debate, then we must look wider.
1. Owner wrote about himself on the blade. I do not think that he will assign a rank of "AGHA".
2. Yataghan obviously expensive. On the handle there were traces of gold, silver and frames for precious stones. Such nominal Yataghan could afford a rich, respectable man.
3. Year 1858! Turkey is involved in the war. Many weapons, not expensive . Who could spend a lot of money on such a subject?...
Regards,
Gess.
I was late with my post. Appeared respected Zifir and responded.
Please! Write to the final text, including all amendments.
P.S. Alemdar (a rank in janissary corps) - the standard-bearer?
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Yes, Alemdar (or sometimes bayrakdar) means standard-bearer.
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