Lot 6461
A small collection of edged weapons and a whip
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A109m | Live auction | 1500 Lots
Description
Model 1890 Mauser bayonet for the Turkish army featuring a long blade with a spine and a groove; arabic inscription at the ricasso and a crescent moon/star stamp on the spine; iron hilt with a tughra on the pommel and wooden grip scales. Short, dagger-like saber with arabic inscription at the ricasso of the straight, double-edged blade; brass guard and wooden grip. Kinzal with a subtly etched blade and horn grip. Long, yatagan-style knife with a pitted blade; hilt and scabbard made of heavily relief-decorated, silver-plated metal (floral and vine motifs). Also included: a leather whip with a wooden handle featuring ornate nickel-silver fittings. Additionally, two socket bayonets: one British example in a leather scabbard (stitching partially split) bearing the “WD 53” Broad Arrow stamp on the blade; the other bayonet is unmarked. Minor localized damage; signs of wear and age. Length approx. 50–67 cm.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
