The Kilij is the traditional saber of the Ottomans. It was in use from the early 17 C. and during more than 300 years well into the 20th C. The shorter version with deeply curved wide blade and ‘T’ spine, sometime known as Pala, is a later version and appeared in the mid 18 Century. This Pala has a good blade of 28 inches long. The hilt of classical form is made of brass cross guard and horn grips with bulbous pommel and brass grip strap. The wood scabbard is covered with the original leather with spiral stitching and mounted with chased brass locket and chape. Total length 34 inches. Very good condition.