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sword and scabbard

human history
  • Other Name

    Turkish Cavalry sword and scabbard

    military sabre

  • Description

    Turkish Cavalry Trooper's sword and scabbard

    blade: medium width; no fuller; shoulder or non-cutting edge extends from base of blade to the spear point; double-edged for last 15 inches

    scabbard: light rust

    grip: checkered wood; pronounced thumb depression

    blade: medium width

  • Place
  • Other Id

    W1445 (war)

    123 (temporary sword number)

  • Department
Turkish Cavalry Trooper's sword and scabbard

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