Ottoman silver shamshir sword

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Originally Posted by TVV

All I was trying to point out is that the double headed eagle, 1822 date, initials and Greek cross which were added to the original silver fittings are most likely associated with the Eastern Roman Empire and the dream of its revival in the context of Greek nationalism in the early 19th century. Basically, I am in agreement with Eftihis on this.

If someone believes the symbol should be interpreted differently, I doubt anyone would be against well reasoned arguments.

I agree as well;

an orignally in the Ottoman empire made weapon with a later added decoration referring to the Greek insurgence / independence battle which started in 1821 :
https://dlab.epfl.ch/wikispeedia/wpc...dependence.htm

which started also around that time in the Balkans as well ;
Serbia 1804: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serbian_Revolution
and much later the Herzegovina uprising 1875-1877 .

All prior the Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878)....

As for the double headed eagle, multiple origins can be found, hence the link I added, starting from the Bronze age being displayed....
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double-headed_eagle

but the Greek link might indicate the cooperation with Ali Pasha of Ioannina as can be found in the explanation in the above link on Ali Pasha of Ioannina....

Nevertheless it is a very very nice historic sword with a higher personal value for any person with Greek roots...