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Sylektis 30th June 2025 06:18 PM
Silver Yatagan from Balkans
 
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A Balkan yatagan exported to Russia? Is that what "AR 84" means? A translation of its blade would also be welcome.

Jim McDougall 30th June 2025 08:03 PM
AR 84 is the Russian mark for 84 zolotniki , indicating silver .875 fine (sterling is .925) so sub-sterling value.

Gonzoadler 30th June 2025 10:07 PM
I can't translate the text, but the seal of Salomon shows the names of the seven sleepers of Ephesus und their dog. It is a very common decoration on blades of the Ottoman Empire.

Regards
Robin

Battara 1st July 2025 02:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Gonzoadler (Post 298273)
I can't translate the text, but the seal of Salomon shows the names of the seven sleepers of Ephesus und their dog. It is a very common decoration on blades of the Ottoman Empire.

Regards
Robin
And the Seal of Solomon wards off evil being talismanic (Solomon in Islam was a king and a sorcerer).

Very nice piece.


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