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Old 10th May 2017, 03:22 PM   #9
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Does anyone know why some Ottoman and Balkan swords have their rings set in parallel on either side of the scabbard, rather than alongside each other at different lengths of the scabbard?? It seems a curious practice.
This link to a website shows a karabela with four suspension rings on the scabbard, two set in parallel on each side. Makes you wonder if the trooper wore this sword strapped to his back??

https://www.antique-swords.eu/A61-18...Karabella.html
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