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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th February 2025, 11:07 PM
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Views: 18,088
Posted By OsobistGB
After the fall of Constantinople in 1453, the...

After the fall of Constantinople in 1453, the Eastern Roman Empire ceased to exist. Historical sources provide insight into the connection between the double-headed eagle and Russia, which claims to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th July 2024, 08:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 27,492
Posted By OsobistGB
An excellent example, Eftihis! Beautiful...

An excellent example, Eftihis!
Beautiful knives! It is definitely a Greek work. It cannot be confused with Persian and Ottoman style :)
And my stuff on the subject:)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th July 2024, 09:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 32,695
Posted By OsobistGB
Again, I want to emphasize that there is no...

Again, I want to emphasize that there is no reason to dislike Rivkin's work and knowledge:).I realize that this is almost the only way for this topic to reach a wide audience that does not understand...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th July 2024, 07:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 32,695
Posted By OsobistGB
In fact, I can't think of any other...

In fact, I can't think of any other Caucasian-themed book other than Rivkin's published in English:). Which automatically means that there is no better book. In order not to bore the other...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd July 2024, 11:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 32,695
Posted By OsobistGB
:) As a matter of fact, Rivkin's book was not...

:) As a matter of fact, Rivkin's book was not published in Russia in Russian;)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd July 2024, 11:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 32,695
Posted By OsobistGB
The author in question is popular with you mainly...

The author in question is popular with you mainly for political reasons:).Of course his book is good and I have nothing against the author. However, I believe that you do not consider that he is the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd July 2024, 05:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 32,695
Posted By OsobistGB
Unfortunately, the good books on the subject are...

Unfortunately, the good books on the subject are in a language incomprehensible to English speakers :). This is why they offer you Rivkin's book (not that there is another). Of course, it can serve...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th May 2024, 10:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 13,262
Posted By OsobistGB
Thank you!

Thank you!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th April 2024, 08:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 13,262
Posted By OsobistGB
Help for translation of inscription in Greek.

Dear Greek speaking friends,
I need your assistance in translating the inscriptions on this incredibly interesting knife. I have some guesses, but my knowledge of the language is negligible. ...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th March 2024, 10:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,971
Posted By OsobistGB
Besides the inscription, there are many other...

Besides the inscription, there are many other reasons to believe that the yatagan belonged to a Janissar ;)

In a literal translation, it can also be translated as older brother :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th March 2024, 09:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,971
Posted By OsobistGB
With the help of a friend, the text was read...

With the help of a friend, the text was read .Year 1218 (Circa 1803). Made by Hajji (pilgrim) Nouh, owner Halil Ağa.
Ağa is a military rank which has no equvelance in today's miltary and it is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th February 2024, 08:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,971
Posted By OsobistGB
:)

:)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th February 2024, 08:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,971
Posted By OsobistGB
Help with translation of the Ottoman yatagan, 18th century.

Hello!
Dear friends , please help with translation!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th October 2023, 11:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 38,808
Posted By OsobistGB
The yatagan shown has nothing to do with the...

The yatagan shown has nothing to do with the Russian Empire and the weapons factory in Zlatoust:) It was produced in Austria-Hungary for Dalmation Landwehr M1869...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th September 2023, 10:05 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 69,429
Posted By OsobistGB
And where have I mentioned that Boka was in the...

And where have I mentioned that Boka was in the Ottoman Empire :rolleyes::):D
It seems to me that we got lost in the translation:)With that, my participation in the topic is over :)
As my beloved...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th September 2023, 10:56 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 69,429
Posted By OsobistGB
This part of the Ottoman Empire is extremely...

This part of the Ottoman Empire is extremely diverse in its ethnic composition.Craftsmen of various nationalities work in the main arms manufacturing centers
and acquired experience in the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th September 2023, 09:35 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 69,429
Posted By OsobistGB
I am surprised by the fact that you have a decent...

I am surprised by the fact that you have a decent amount of Bosnian knives and still claim that the first three are from that region.Yes, in recent years, quite a few books have been published with...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th September 2023, 08:04 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 69,429
Posted By OsobistGB
As Theo mentioned, the topic is quite debatable....

As Theo mentioned, the topic is quite debatable. Also, having a lot of books does not automatically make us experts :)....It takes a lot of time. Allow me the following provocative question...what...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th September 2023, 09:15 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 69,429
Posted By OsobistGB
Look...I have no desire to argue. You can believe...

Look...I have no desire to argue. You can believe whatever you want. The very fact that you claim that Thessalonica was Macedonian :D is indicative of your knowledge of history to me.
In my humble...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th September 2023, 10:28 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 69,429
Posted By OsobistGB
There is not a single Bosnian knife in the...

There is not a single Bosnian knife in the photograph shown.They are characteristic of the region of Θεσσαλονίκη/Thessaloniki/Солун located on the territory of present-day Greece.There, the ethnic...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th August 2023, 06:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 56,236
Posted By OsobistGB
The possibilities are two, maximum three Mahmud...

The possibilities are two, maximum three Mahmud II or Abdul Hamid II. It is highly unlikely to be Selim III.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th August 2023, 08:11 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 56,236
Posted By OsobistGB
About identification...I am curious what is the...

About identification...I am curious what is the reason why this type of daggers are designated as Albanian?
About the marking...The first is the sultan's tugrah is placed on silver objects...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 15th May 2023, 08:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,629
Posted By OsobistGB
Thank you very much for the information!It was...

Thank you very much for the information!It was very helpful and informative!
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 14th May 2023, 10:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,629
Posted By OsobistGB
Keris For Comments

Hello, dear collectors.
I recently acquired this interesting one for me keris. All I know about it is that it's Balinese keris.I know that the handle represents a stylized figure of Rakshasa. The...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st March 2023, 09:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,970
Posted By OsobistGB
Help with a translation please

I would appreciate it if you could help me understand what is written on this yatagan.
Thank you all in advance!
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