Shamshir, Blue & Gilt Blade
Shamshir, Blue & Gilt Blade
Origin: Ottoman Empire | Culture: Ottoman | Period: 19th Century (first half)
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The hilt is made from a beautiful translucent carved horn, with a green/yellow colour.
A shamshir sword, with a carved horn hilt and blue and gilt blade.
Ottoman shamshirs with import blades are common, but blue and gilt ones are unusual. This could be either Ottoman or European - mameluke style.
The blade is of very high quality, and remains solid from base to tip. It has a good, thick spine. 90% of the bluing remains visible. The sword enters the scabbard with a satisfying 'click'.
The hilt is made from a beautiful translucent carved horn, with a green/yellow colour.