Rare 18th-19th C. Ottoman Turkish or Greek Silver mounted Damascus YATAGAN Sword

Ottoman Turkish or Greek Silver mounted Damascus YATAGAN Sword. Please Check back regularly for new listings of quality weapons. Fine and rare example of the Ottoman Empire's most famous weapon, probably a Greek weapon with a very seldom encountered Twist-core damascus blade of Turkish Ribbon pattern, bearing a struck maker's mark inlaid with gold, further with gold gilt silver panels showing minimal wear for the age. Silver grips of traditional small-eared pommel type, engraved with floral decorations, showing light cracking and old restorations. In its original leather over wood scabbard having silver mounts, top one with very unusual belt or sash stoppers, one inscribed with Islamic signature, another one with European lettered monogram.

Solid overall, Beautiful and high-quality weapon of substantial size and combat efficiency. Listing and template services provided by inkFrog. The item "Rare 18th-19th C. Ottoman Turkish or Greek Silver mounted Damascus YATAGAN Sword" is in sale since Thursday, June 28, 2018. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\1784-1860\Original Period Items". The seller is "antiqueblades" and is located in Saint Petersburg, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.