Ottoman Yataghan - Gold Inscription Translation?

[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

[Norman McCormick]

Hi,
This silver mounted one of mine may also be of interest. The translation was done quite some time ago. If anybody can decipher anything new or rectify any mistakes if indeed there are any re the translation I would be most grateful. The blade has been cleaned since these old photographs and the decoration is actually silver inlay.
Regards,
Norman.


Translation,
amel-i Ömer, sahib Halil Ağa / made by Ömer, owner Halil Agha

Devleteyn babına olsun ey mir-i mu'teber / Let both this world and the other be at your door, O beloved Emir

Düşmanın bağrını delsin daima bu tığ-ı teber / Let this sword always pierce the bosom of your enemy