Sultan Abdülhamid II (1842 - 1918) - a splendid presentation sword to GFM Colmar von der Goltz-Pasha (1843 - 1916), probably 1895 Nickel-plated, fullered, single-edged blade with a double-edged point. Above the ricasso, approximately half finely etched with the Ottoman national insignia on both sides, surrounded by delicate leafy vines. The spine signed “Carl Kaiser & Co. Solingen”. Originally fire-gilt brass knuckle-bow hilt with décor of blossoms and foliage in fine relief, the tughra stamp of Abdülhamid II on the grip spine in a sun burst and above trophy bundles. The languet with another national insignia of the Ottoman Empire on the obverse and the name inscription “v.d. Golz” deeply etched on the reverse. The fish-scale grip wrapped with brass wire . Nickel-plated steel scabbard (stained in places) with two movable suspension rings and drag. Length of the sabre 97.5 cm, total length 100 cm. The ceremonial sabre precast in Solingen and the finished presentation sword customised in the Ottoman Empire (tughra and name inscription). Awarded to von der Goltz-Pasha either to mark his appointment as Ottoman marshal (Mushir) with the title of Pasha or his farewell in 1895, following the successful reorganisation of the Ot toman army. Distinguished presentation sword representing the German-Ottoman military relationship in the late 19th century. 311815 II € 7.500 | 243
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