OTTOMAN TURKISH WWI OFFICER'S KILICH SWORD

This Turkish junior or non-commissioned officer's sword dates to the turn of 20th century. Blade is 79 cm-long, and was period-sharpened. Blade is unmarked, and probably an inexpensive German import. Grips are bone, with one rivet cap now missing. Scabbard is velvet over wood, and has a break in the middle. Overall, a nice, unassuming Turkish WWI junior officer's kilich.