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with reference to the "Bosnian Bichaq" thread and "knife and fork" thread, please find enclosed the belonging / accompanying yataghan:
- made in 1882-1885 for the Burgomaster of Sarajevo for dignitary occasions (during the visit of Franz-Josef, Franz Ferdinand and other representative purposes) - length : 66 cm with scabbard 62 cm without scabbard 48 cm blade blade width between 3,5 cm ( hilt /handle ) to 3 cm ( 35 cm down) 14 cm handle 52 cm scabbard scabbard is wood covered with red colored leather chape, finial and locket made from copper the red threads came with it and were supposed to be original ( they look very old indeed) as stated previously, after the occupation of Bosnia and Hercegovian in 1878 by Austria, the making of yataghans and bichaqs were prohibited by the Austrians The only exception was in 1882 a limited production for militairy and Habsburgian dignitaries use only. Knives, kamas, bichaqs, trousses and cuttlery were made more frequent, also through the years and in bigger numbers. Of this yataghan a few only had been made. See one of the below pictures (the third) giving an overview of all the 6 different types made between 1882 -1916 Last edited by gp; 25th August 2020 at 08:56 PM. |
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some more pics
Last edited by gp; 25th August 2020 at 04:16 PM. |
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a few more
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and the last few
Last edited by gp; 25th August 2020 at 12:20 PM. |
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