An Ottoman shamshir, circa 1800. Heavy, single-edged blade with a gold-inlaid star on the obverse side. Brass quillons and grip band and riveted horn grip scales. Black lacquered (leather covering missing) wooden scabbard with floral engraved brass mountings. Length cm. historic, historical, 19th century, Ottoman Empire, thrusting, thrustings, blade, blades, melee weapon, melee weapons, hand weapon, hand weapons, handheld, weapon, arms, weapons, arms, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs,

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Photo credit: © INTERFOTO / History / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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