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Old 28th January 2008, 03:28 PM   #1
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Old 1st February 2008, 11:37 AM   #2
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Although it is partially erased, I can guess the first three lines of the first inscription because it is a well-known verse from the Quran-i Kerim.

"nasrun mina Allahi wafathun qarreebun wabashshiri almu/mineena" (as-saff: 13)

(help from Allah and a victory near at hand; and give good news to the believers)

For the second inscription, I can only make out the second name of the swordmaker: "Ali". The first name might be "Yahya" but I'm not sure.

The owner is Alemdar Suleyman (apparently a janissary, since "alemdar" is a mid-rank for janissary officers)
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Old 1st February 2008, 02:51 PM   #3
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Thank you very much Zifir! If you ever have an item with Greek text i would be very happy to help!!!!!!
HAve you seen ottoman items with greek inscriptions?
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You are most welcome efhitis. If I come across such items I will gladly ask for your help.

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