Ottoman sword Kilij, watered steel broad blade double edged towards the point of typical t section construction, the blade is decorated with damascened gold cartouches on both sides. Hilt probably Egyptian with brass or bronze cross guard of typical fashion possibly gilt, horn grips. This sword is in excellent condition, very lite in the hand. Scaddard lost. Total length 83 cm. blade 63 cm. 4 cm wide at the base. 19th C. Blade probably earlier.