Yatagan (Ottoman short sabre) of Macedonian Fighter Dimιtriou Kyvernidis
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Yatagan (Ottoman short sabre) of Macedonian Fighter Dimιtriou Kyvernidis
WEAPON
THE MACEDONIAN STRUGGLE
mid 18th century
WEAPONS
The blade is iron, curved, single-edged, sharp and ends in a point. Along its length it has decorative lines and cavities, while its blade shows visible traces of use. Towards the grip there is inlaid silver decoration on both sides. One side has a seal with old Arabic script and the other a diamond shape with a verse from the Koran also in old Arabic script. The grip has two hard horn sections nailed to the metal and between them is a brass plate. The guard is brass, cross-shaped and has engraved decoration.