Ottoman naval sword

eftihis · 21st April 2023, 08:22 PM

A short ottoman naval sword. Reminds me North African pirate swords, but also reminds Greek decoration on the handle. Any ideas?

A.alnakkas · 22nd April 2023, 01:28 AM

Its a Yemeni sword. This type of hilt is well documented there.

21st April 2023, 08:22 PM	#1
eftihis Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chania Crete Greece Posts: 507	Ottoman naval sword A short ottoman naval sword. Reminds me North African pirate swords, but also reminds Greek decoration on the handle. Any ideas? Attached Images

22nd April 2023, 01:28 AM	#2
A.alnakkas Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kuwait Posts: 1,340	Its a Yemeni sword. This type of hilt is well documented there.