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Antique Turkish Ottoman Sword W Scabbard Ancient OldTimewall store. Estate find. Antique turkish ottoman empire sword with scabbard. Very old. oBne or ultra hard wood grip with a few minor worm holes at pommel and two iron rivets. (very tight). Decorative iron cross guard in good shape. Heavy blade, thick t bone spine two thirds down, then double edge at point. Thickened reinforced edge that stops 3 1/2 before point with no chips, minor pitting for age of sword. Blade has an inscribed gold incription that i tried to have deciphered by a syrian friend who told me that it means sultan with a name that he cannot make out due to differences in dialect. The ohter symbol signifies occupation, palace guard, infantry, etc. Leather and brass bound wooden scabbard with iorn mounts also in great shape except wear on drag. Measurements are approx. 32 1/2 overall length, 26 1/2 scabbard, 26 blade measured in a straight line.
I appologize for my lack of knowledge about this item. Not ym area of expertise. I tried to get sa much help as i could with my limited resources. Please see super size pics.
And i will try to help wiht any questions you may have. Thank you fro viewing this item. Sold wiht no reserve.
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