A Mameluke sabre, Hungary(?), 18th century. Single-edged blade broadening at the double-edged point with narrow fullers on each side. Etched with flowery vine decoration and pseudo-Arabic script cartouches etched on both sides of the forte. Iron cross-piece with decoratively cut quillons, grip strap and pommel retaining remnants of a gilded background. Leather-covered grip. Shortened, fragmentary, leather covered wooden scabbard with iron locket and suspension bar cut en suite. Length 85 cm, historic, historical, 18th century, double-edged huntin, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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