This Yataghan sword is coming fronm the Balkan region of the ottoman empire and it is dated on the blade to 1221 (1806 in the Gregorian calendar). Finely forged blade, 23 inches long richly inlaid (true inlay) with silver with long inscription in Arabic letters decorated and dated. The silver calligraphy is fine and of good quality. Gilded silver bolsters and grip strap. Massive walrus grips with wide ears, complete (and not broken as commonly happen to similar grips from the same period). Total length 28 1/2 inches. Very good condition. Very minor blackened spots on the blade. Minor losses to the silver inlay. Very good age patina to the walrus grips. Age crack on the left grip but holds very solid. No scabbard.