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5th November 2006, 02:46 AM
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Yatagan Question
found this yatagan on a local gunshow. i was wondering if anyone can shed light on this sword. handle is made out of horn, with those "button" designs. i'm not sure what's the significance of those decoration on the handle, and really appreciate if anyone can shed a light on this. any comments is appreciated. thanks in advance...
OAL= 28" Blade = 24.5" Last edited by Spunjer; 5th November 2006 at 04:16 AM. |
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5th November 2006, 02:49 AM
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there's a mark on the blade. any significance, and what does it mean?
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5th November 2006, 03:24 AM
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I can't really read arabic, but it seems to be "amale ali" (made by ali) to me.
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5th November 2006, 04:01 AM
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5th November 2006, 07:00 AM
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The 'buttons' seem to be a nuclear symbol. I would secure this yataghan behind some lead bricks
just kidding - very nice piece. j. |
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5th November 2006, 01:04 PM
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Hello,
this kind of "nuclear symbol" decoration can often be seen on Bosnian Bishaqs of the mid to late 19th century. Best regards, Helge |
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