Ottoman Yatagan Central Europe The matching leather scabbard is

The matching leather scabbard is in very sturdy condition

P1821 Victorian Hussars Officer's Sword by Thurkle

1827 Pattern Royal Navy Officer's Pipeback Sword

third from the top left

and this particular example was made by Samuel Brothers Ltd

Ottoman Yatagan Central Europe The matching leather scabbard isA good example of a 19th century Yatagan, with horn handle and brass mounting. These were extensively used in Ottoman Turkey and in areas under immediate Ottoman influence, such as the Balkans and the Caucasus. This is an honest fighting blade with little ornate detailing. These were tradionally used by jannisaries, but also by other infantry soldiers. They were smaller and lighter than ordinary swords so as not to hinder them when carried at the