This Yataghan sword is coming from the Balkan region of the Ottoman empire and it is dated on the blade to 1219 (1804) in the Gregorian calendar). Finely forged blade, 22 inches long richly nicely engraved with long inscription in Arabic letters and dated. Later replaced silver grip (Probably to replace an old broken grips) and a massive walrus pommel wide ears. Finely chased silver scabbard. Total length 30 inches. Very good condition.