Ottoman officers shaska???

eftihis · 6th November 2008, 07:10 AM

Hi, do you know what this is? It is of small size but good construction, the scabbard is chased and gild over silver. Has a suspension loop. Lather has spiral work like the typical turkish swords.
Any ideas?

CharlesS · 6th November 2008, 02:07 PM

Considering how the fullers run off the end off the blade, I'd say this was a cut down(by breakage or desire to customize) sword blade remounted for use as a secondary weapon.

Just a guess.

rand · 6th November 2008, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CharlesS

Considering how the fullers run off the end off the blade, I'd say this was a cut down(by breakage or desire to customize) sword blade remounted for use as a secondary weapon.

Just a guess.

That may explain why the suspension ring holder has been placed on the hilt.

rand

6th November 2008, 07:10 AM	#1
eftihis Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chania Crete Greece Posts: 507	Ottoman officers shaska??? Hi, do you know what this is? It is of small size but good construction, the scabbard is chased and gild over silver. Has a suspension loop. Lather has spiral work like the typical turkish swords. Any ideas? Attached Images

6th November 2008, 02:07 PM	#2
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,857	Considering how the fullers run off the end off the blade, I'd say this was a cut down(by breakage or desire to customize) sword blade remounted for use as a secondary weapon. Just a guess.