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Title Turkish infantry NCO's side arm
Nationality Turkish
Period c 1900
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Made by Horster of Solingen, this is a classic export number of the period. Interestingly, the maker's details appear both in German and Arabic script at the forte of the blade, along with a religious exhortation in a small panel in the middle (rather faint). The scabbard is iron, as is the hilt, and both have much of their original finish.

The blade is 25.5 inches (64.75 cms) and the overall length is 31 inches (78.75 cms).

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Edged Weapons : Swords : Turkish : 20th Century]

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Received the Webley holster today. Thanks, it's really beautiful! ... Thanks again for your great service.

P G, France, 07.01.2008

Bayonet arrived safe + sound this AM Sat. Special delivery excellent again. Worth the few extra bob. To be honest it was better than I dared hope. I usually avoid polished bits like the plague!! Your price was a bit fierce!! - but a great marking I lacked... Please email me anytime you have anything that might be of interest.

C W, UK, 09.09.2006

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