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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]

testimonials

Very pleased with the cavalry sword, a very unusual piece.

S G, UK, 17.08.2018

Thank you, Chris. All arrived safely. Very quickly too, much quicker than from the US! Very satisfied. It is a nice sword.

Anyway, thanks again and I have marked your site for future interest.

T P, New Zealand, 04.04.2005

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