Ottoman Yatagan for a Janissary, Dated 1868
Ottoman Yatagan for a Janissary, Dated 1868
Origin: Ottoman Empire | Culture: Turkish, Shia Muslim | Period: 1868 (Sultan Abdulaziz)
A 19th century Ottoman janissary yatagan, complete with original scabbard, and large ivory handle with "ears". Brass mounting decorated with corals & two green gems.
A very impressive piece, the etching on the blade reads:
Ameli: Akacapir
Sahibi ve Maliki: Mustafa
"Aliden Başka Yiğit Zülfikardan Keskin Kılıç Yoktur"
Hicri: 1285 (١٢٨٥) Miladi: 1868-69
"There is none more valiant than Ali, and no sword sharper than the Zulfiqar"
Dated 1868-69 (1285 Hijri)
Ottoman Jannisaries were trained under the Bektași Order, a Shia/Sufi Order, and were followers of Hazrat Ali.
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