Antique long and heavy Berber flissa sword (yatagan shape) 18th early 19th

Antique long and heavy Berber (Algerian) flissa sword (yatagan shape) - 18th early 19th. Beautiful heavy and strong single edged forged blade. The blade is yatagan shape.

The blade is engraved both sides and there is also brass inlaid. The handle is carved wood figuring a lion or chimera head.

This special shape for flissa is well known but rare. Usually the blade of flissa swords is long and thin.

Length 75cm (29 1/4 in). Blade length 61cm (24 in).

Weight 689gr (24,3 oz). Don't hesitate to have a look at my other items, a lot starting at 0.99USD. For any questions, feel free to ask. The item "Antique long and heavy Berber flissa sword (yatagan shape) 18th early 19th" is in sale since Friday, November 11, 2016. 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.