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Triarii · 3rd April 2023, 01:56 PM

Hi,

Reading about 1630s English militia and they - pikemen and musketeers - are recommended to have "a sword right Turkey with a good basket hilt".

Any idea what a 'Turkey' sword would be in this context?

3rd April 2023, 01:56 PM	#1
Triarii Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Bristol Posts: 116	Turkey Swords - C17th England Hi, Reading about 1630s English militia and they - pikemen and musketeers - are recommended to have "a sword right Turkey with a good basket hilt". Any idea what a 'Turkey' sword would be in this context?