the slightly-curved tapering watered-steel blade with flat back edge, the forte with gold-overlaid inscription and stylised foliage, the gilt-metal ferrule engraved with leafy sprays, the smooth jade hilt with pommel set with a central cut ruby surrounded by finely cut diamonds, the silver scabbard exuberantly chased and engraved with stylised floral and vegetal motifs set with turquoise stones, rubies, emeralds and diamonds, with bud finial and securing chain, the reverse with the tughra of Abdülaziz

This item is in good condition. MInor scratched to the precious stones, particularly the turquoise, light darkening to the blade and very minor 0.5cm. perforation to the top of the scabbard. The chain might be incomplete. As viewed.
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