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A Turkish Sabre

unknown1800/1850

The Royal Armoury, Sweden

The Royal Armoury, Sweden
Stockholm, Sweden

Sabre given to King Karl XV by the Norwegian Prime Minister Georg Christian Sibbern. The handle of jade is probably from a dagger and the blade from an earlier weapon. The blade has "Arabic" writing, but partially incorrect.

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  • Title: A Turkish Sabre
  • Creator: unknown
  • Date Created: 1800/1850
  • Location Created: Istanbul, Turkey
  • Physical Dimensions: L 942 mm
  • Subject Keywords: Sabre, Diplomatic gift
  • Rights: CC BY
  • External Link: Livrustkammaren
The Royal Armoury, Sweden

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