what is this and where it comes from

[mariusgmioc]

Originally Posted by Kubur

Thank you Marius
But the trophies on the guard are VERY Ottoman.
Is it possible that it's simply a touristic sword made in Syria or Turkey?
But if it's touristic, it's really well made...

I would have some reservations calling it "touristic." How many tourists do you think will go all the way to Turkey/Syria/Arabia generally, just to buy a "touristic" sword?! More likely it was made for the local market, albeit not for the higher end of it.

Regarding the "trophies" on the hilt, I don't think they are very relevant since the hilt itself is not very Turkish. But I'm again speculating.

Let's hope there are more knowledgeable people who can shed more light on this one.

PS: It appears the blade was etched to give it a grayish-old appearance.