Field Ensign, possibly 15th–16th century, possibly Turkish, Steel, L. 14 3/4 in. ( cm); W. 6 1/8 in. ( cm

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Field Ensign, possibly 15th–16th century, possibly Turkish, Steel, L. 14 3/4 in. ( cm); W. 6 1/8 in. ( cm), Shafted Weapons, The surface is engraved with interlocking Arabic inscriptions, Koranic verses, and numbers. One of the inscriptions, 'Help from God and early victory,' suggests the use of this ensign in a military context

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Size: 3678px × 5200px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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