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31st August 2017, 11:16 AM
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Sword of Albania
Yesterday I've got this sword with remarkable details on its sheeth and kyrillic inscription on the blade what I translate as "Giaggia 1821". The double eagles without a crown could be the coat of arms of Albania. Unfortunately I cannot find the meaning of the blade's signature. The hilt is of cast brass and the sheeth of copper, whereas the details are made of cast brass too. Any comments?
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31st August 2017, 02:31 PM
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Sorry for potential disappointment. This is very suspicious item that is likely a recent copy. Are there any authentic examples of such daggers, or is is made-up fantasy type? There are some Balkan/Albanian design elements, such as pistol grip shaped handle, but overall it is a weird mixup of crude quality.
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31st August 2017, 03:36 PM
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Not disappointed. I thought it was a uncorrect and recent item because of the double eagles with and without a crown.
Thanks corrado26 |
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31st August 2017, 06:29 PM
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Hi
You can find a lot like this one. The date is commemorative, it's not the date of the sword or the blade... I was thinking that they were Greek... Kubur |
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31st August 2017, 08:41 PM
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It is a modern souvenir commemorating Greek Independence ( 1821)
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1st September 2017, 09:55 AM
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3rd September 2017, 09:58 AM
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yes you see these a lot in Greek tourist shops
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