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TVV · 24th July 2008, 06:33 PM

Gentlemen,
Here is another sword with Ottoman hilt, which has a marking that also resembles a tughra. The blade is plain, no pattern. I have many questions:
- Is the blade European, or si it just made to resemble a European blade?
- My friend, who has the benefit of having the sword in hand, believes it is dated 1174. I personally do not see a date, just markings perhaps resembling a date. What is your take?

Thank you all for your comments,

Teodor

24th July 2008, 06:33 PM	#8
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,729	Gentlemen, Here is another sword with Ottoman hilt, which has a marking that also resembles a tughra. The blade is plain, no pattern. I have many questions: - Is the blade European, or si it just made to resemble a European blade? - My friend, who has the benefit of having the sword in hand, believes it is dated 1174. I personally do not see a date, just markings perhaps resembling a date. What is your take? Thank you all for your comments, Teodor Attached Images