It has been restored, and it is not very well done. On one side of the grip there is a small decorative piece made of gold. Beautiful gold inlaid iron guard.
Restoration of the grip is not of good quality. The blade has been recently polished. Strong and solid, no movement. Length (straight line) 97cm (38 1/4). Blade length (straight line) 82,5cm (32 1/2).
The item "Antique Islamic shamshir sword (sabre) Probably Ottoman or Mamluk, 18th 19th" is in sale since Thursday, December 14, 2017. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\1784-1860\Original Period Items". The seller is "1192mathieu" and is located in Lyon. This item can be shipped worldwide.