An Ottoman shamshir, circa 1820. Heavy single-edged blade (wootz-Damascus?) with brass cross-piece and grip strap. Riveted (one side glued) horn grip scales. Wooden scabbard covered with shagreen leather sewn with wire (damage at the point). Smooth brass mountings. Length 96 cm, historic, historical, people, 19th century, sword, swords, weapons, arms, weapon, arm, fighting device, military, militaria, object, objects, stills, clipping, clippings, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, melee weapon, melee weapons, metal, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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