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This is my own personal bad penny. I think it might be from Turkey. A friend said he thought it looked like military issue. It is worn enough that I think it has some age. Can anyone help identify it? TIA.
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Louisville, KY
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Bad penny?.......well..........
This is a tourist piece in the stye of the Ottoman WWI officer's jambiya. Turkish made? - yes. Antique - no. Sorry for the bad news.......... ![]() |
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Looks like a copy of a WWI "Enveriye" dagger. I don't think it is Turkish made. Local wallhanger daggers for tourist market are far worse than this. Possibly from Syria or other Arabic countries. Syrian-made "ottoman" fakes are all over the market nowadays.
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Haifa, Israel
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The original one, numbered and dated 1334 (1915)
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Thanks everyone. I appreciate the help. I almost did not post this knife as I never considered it might be a fake. I am glad I did. I prefer to know what I have. The photos of the real deal are especially helpful. I tried to return this one but, like a bad penny, it came back. The good news is that it is the last item in my collection that I am not completely certain of. This group has been extremely patient with me. Thanks for that. I have been on the "fast track" with my collection. I did not start until I was already an old geezer, and made more than a few questionable purchases in an attempt to get some experience. I came to my senses a few months ago and have completely given up ePray. My new mantra is "buy only from dealers and other collectors". Thanks again. I very much appreciate the help.
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