Turkish / Ottoman Scimitar / Shamshir
Dec 23, 2013 22:08:43 GMT
Post by Jack Loomes on Dec 23, 2013 22:08:43 GMT
Description: Curved, single -and false-edged blade, with three grooves at the tip, a groove at the centre and a fuller on the remaining length, engraved at the forte with inscriptions and symbols on blued background; straight, buttoned, iron quillons with langets, engraved en suite with the iron grip.
Dating: 19th Century
Dimensions: 90 cm
Provenance: Ottoman Empire
Source: www.invaluable.com/
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