This is a rare, early 19th Century Ottoman Empire cavalry shamshir. It dates to around 1820.
The Ottoman Empire ruled over most of south-eastern Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa between the 14th and early 20th centuries.
The 832mm slightly curved blade is of European origin and is of the French Montmorency style, having a deep, narrow fuller above a second, shallow and broad fuller. The blade is etched on both sides with European motifs and the dedication, “Pro Dio et Patria,” “For God and Country.” The Ottomans were tolerant of other faiths and Christians were incorporated into the Ottoman Empire and military. This could be a trade blade or a trophy blade.
The blade is double-edged for the last 220mm and retains its cutting edge. The etching is worn, more on one side than the other and the blade has a mottled patina but is in overall good condition.
The horn hilt is of typical, bulbous pistol-grip form. The plain iron crosspiece has double languets and extends into a D-shaped knuckle bow and a down-turned bud-like quillon. The hilt is in good condition and the blade is firm, the horn grip scales being riveted through the tang.
This is a good example of a rare early 19th Century Ottoman cavalry sword.
£750.00
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