Very Fine Balkan / Bosnian Yataghan Sword Dated 1218 (1803)

Although Yataghan swords are commonly regarded as "Ottoman" they did find ways also far out of the empire borders. To eastern Europe in the west and as far as India in the east. Yet, most of the Yataghan swords are coming from the borders of the Ottoman empire. Yataghans with big wide ears are commonly regarded as "Balkan". Specifically, Yataghans with wide silver filigree ears are commonly attributed to Bosnia

The Fine Yataghan offered here is of Bosnian origin.  The blade is down curving with gold inlaid inscription in Arabic letters, dated to 1218 in the Islamic calendar (1803 in the Gregorian calendar).

The inscription: سنة ١٢١٨ عمل ابراهيم جمال صاحب يون (Year 1218 Work of Ibrahim Gamal Yon)

And Another: قل لي لب ين اغلى بلى (Not Arabic, may be Bosnian or other local language)

The blade is blued all over (Originally blued)

The grips are filigree silver with grip strap and bolsters set with coral stones. Original leather covered scabbard with spiral stitching. Big finely chased silver locket and chape All original mounts.

Blade 24 inches (61 cm) long. Total length 30 1/2 inches (77 cm). Very good condition. Minor losses to the blade bluing. 

Price: On request