Kard dagger, Ottoman Balkans, 19th century Long, straight, single-edged steel blade, partly inlaid with gold, a half-lambrequin with vegetal decoration on the heel, and an inscribed cartouche underlining the flat back. Pale green jadeite handle set in a metal bolster. Wooden scabbard with cast silver fittings engraved with a mosque, galleon, Ottoman coat of arms and floral motifs, a brown velvet patch in the center, a small suspension ring with a chain on one side, the makara head bolt. Length: 41.5 cm; L. with scabbard: 45.8 cm Wear and tear. An Ottoman Dagger Kard, Balkans, 19th century