This sword is known as Pala or Kilij. It is Turkish, early 19C. with a very good curved blade 26 inches long, with raised 9 1/2 inches back edge. It is forged from fine pattern welded steel known as Turkish Ribbon, A pattern common to Turkish blades from the 17 C. and on. The blade is decorated with gold koftgari work with the date 1218 ( 1803 in the Gregorian calendar. Horn grips, Brass grip strap cross guard. Total length 30 1/2 inches. Very good condition to age. Minor blackened spots and edge nicks. Losses to the gold koftgari work