Ottoman Yataghan - Gold Inscription Translation?

[Battara]

GP brings out some good points.

I use Johnson's Baby oil for my ivory pieces since it is less acidic.

As for the metals, it would be a good idea to carefully clean off the dirt on them or else they will not just oxidate but corrode the underlying copper structure.

[gp]

Originally Posted by Battara

GP brings out some good points.

I use Johnson's Baby oil for my ivory pieces since it is less acidic.

As for the metals, it would be a good idea to carefully clean off the dirt on them or else they will not just oxidate but corrode the underlying copper structure.

much obliged, I an only fullhearted support this. Found some pics of mine 3/4 cleaned in the way Jose described .
FYI: mine were in exact the same condition as the above uncleaned one ( both bone handle as metal part).
You can compare the above uncleaned one ( first pic below) with my 3/4 cleanded ones and see for yourself...both bone as metal looks better

[gp]

I also would recommend to clean the dirt on the blade close to the golden decoration, this in order to avoid that dirt getting a negative impact on that decoration ...
some of my blades were as dirty as yours

please compare ; the first picture is your uncleaned one versus the others ( my cleaned ones in black and white pics).
Good luck and thumbs up with your very beautiful yataghan !

[Robski55]

Thanks for the responses and the Great Advice.

I just got it, but I will definitely clean and preserve it right away.

Cheers
Rob

[gp]

Originally Posted by Robski55

Thanks for the responses and the Great Advice.

I just got it, but I will definitely clean and preserve it right away.

Cheers
Rob

You’re welcome. Please do show us the result, thank you

[Robski55]

Greetings

I had the gold inscriptions translated by an Ottoman Scholar.

It is the Sword of an High Ranking Janissary Agha.

The Agha of the Janissaries or Janissary Agha (Ottoman Turkish: یڭیچری أغاسی; Turkish: Yeniçeri ağası) was a top Ottoman military official and courtier, and the commander of the Janissary corps.[1] Apart from the commander-general of the entire corps, the title of "Agha of the Janissaries" was also borne by the commanders of provincial garrisons of Janissaries.

The Poem is Incredible!!

I knew the sword was cool but ....

Included a picture of an Agha below.

Next I need to research the Swords owner.


Best Regards
Rob

P.S. The sword has been cleaned and preserved.

[gp]

magnificent ! thanks for posting the outcome of your investigation and citing the beautiful poem !

A true treasure on your hands ! Congratulations

For the ones interested more into the Janissars to get a little insight , this book is to be recommended:

"Memoirs of a Janissary" by Konstantin Mihailović

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Robski55

P.S. The sword has been cleaned and preserved.

Are you willing to share pictures of the cleaned sword?

Regards,
Detlef