Description
Turkish Officer's sword and scabbard. The hilt has a brass D shape stirrup guard, a plain brass back strap. The wooden grips with ten horizontal bands has a small piece of wood is missing from the centre right side. The straight plain blade has a double edge to a spear point. The blued steel scabbard is missing the brass frog stud and the throat piece. A buff coloured sword knot is attached to the hilt.
Contextual Description
This type of sword was worn by junior officers of the Turkish army.
Details
Accession Number
REL/08080
Classification
Technology
Object Type
Edged weapon or club
Copyright
Copyright not applicable
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