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An outstanding antique 18th -19th century Turkish Ottoman Sword Yatagan with a characteristic ear shaped hilt. DETAILS: A large hilt mounted in silver metal decorated with bands of fine filigree bead work of open wire work. A recurved single edged blade with a narrow fuller extremely richly ornamented with silver and gold inlaid Arabic calligraphy. Over the years we have had many Yatagan swords with gold and silver inlaid blades but this is the first time where we have acquired a Yatagan with a blade inscribed so richly with Arabic calligraphy. REFERENCES: 1) Yanissari – "History Symbols Weapons" by G.E.Vvedensky. 2) "Zbirka Jatagana" by Dora Boskovic. 3) "Les Armes Blanches du Monde Islamic" by Alain Jacob. 3) "The Janissaries" by David Nicolle. The Yatagan was the favourite sword of the Janissaries and was also very popular in many Balkan states and some Eastern European countries such as Ukraine and Hungary. Overall length: 75 cm (29 1/2 inches). CONDITION: cracks in the hilt grips, repaired by glue, otherwise in good condition.
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