Name of Object:

Yatagan

Location:

Vienna, Austria

Holding Institution:

Austrian Military Museum / Institute of Military History

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Date of Object:

19th century

Author:

Produced by ÖWG

Inventory Number:

HGM_MHI_11_Jatagan (2); HGM_MHI_11_Jatagan (3); HGM_MHI_11_Jatagan (5)

Description:

This yatagan boasts the typical traditional ear-shaped hilt, fastidiously decorated with gems, and a blade decorated with simple ornaments. The scabbard is made of sheet metal, the fittings are made of punched brass. The condition is used, with signs of age and regular wear and some gems have been lost. The scabbard is partially showing signs of removed rust and has some minor bruises and spots. This yatagan seems to have been a well-worn part of its owner’s attire.

Citation of this web page:

"Yatagan" in "Sharing History", Museum With No Frontiers, 2024. https://sharinghistory.museumwnf.org/database_item.php?id=object;AWE;at;57;en

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