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Old 11th July 2008, 01:08 AM   #3
Jim McDougall
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Ouch! Sorry Ariel...many condolences.
You're right, that motto is typical on Hungarian blades, usually 18th c. but dont think that particular one occurs outside the Eastern European region of Holy Roman Empire. I know it occurs on Pandour related sabres. It seems unusual for an Ottoman weapon to carry one of these European blades, are you sure it isnt European with hilt style Ottoman.
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