Kilij saber, Ottoman Empire and Europe, 19th century Single-edged curved saber in damascus steel, with blond horn stock handle punctuated with silver appliques in the form of stars and crescent moons. The gilded silver bud quillon guard is chased with flowers emerging from a vase. The scabbard is trimmed with brown leather and silver plates, partially gilded and molded with floral scrolls and vases, including medallions and squared mandorles. Two suspension rings and a gilded silver plate on the stinger probably added later. L. with scabbard: 96 cm Rust on the blade, traces of oxidation, missing silver plates on the hilt, missing tassel and lanyard, missing gilding, wear, scabbard probably foreign to the sword, European additions.