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ALEX · 4th June 2008, 05:14 AM

I also see a mechanical Damascus pattern. The marking on the blade is a crude Turkish Ottoman tughra stamp (a part of it). Similar stamps, but of smaller size, appear on scabbard fittings, and very rare on blades. I also think this sword is a shamshir, as I can not see a well defined yelman. Hard to be sure of exact age - but it's at least 19th Century:-)

4th June 2008, 05:14 AM	#3
ALEX Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 936	I also see a mechanical Damascus pattern. The marking on the blade is a crude Turkish Ottoman tughra stamp (a part of it). Similar stamps, but of smaller size, appear on scabbard fittings, and very rare on blades. I also think this sword is a shamshir, as I can not see a well defined yelman. Hard to be sure of exact age - but it's at least 19th Century:-)