It is called a Yatagan.
Ralph.
Searching for anything relating to, Anton Boos, 934 Stamm. Kp. Pz. Erz. Abt. 7, 3 Kompanie, Panzer-Regiment 2, 16th Panzer-Division (My father)
Searching for anything relating to, Anton Boos, 934 Stamm. Kp. Pz. Erz. Abt. 7, 3 Kompanie, Panzer-Regiment 2, 16th Panzer-Division (My father)
It’s not a Yatagan as they have forward sweeping blades, this blade sweeps back.
See Ottoman! Not just a pretty face!
Here’s a British P58 Yataghan bayonet showing the forward sweep of the blade.
I also have an Ottoman Yataghan sword, but couldn’t find the photos.
It has the form of a Russian Shashka, used in the Russian military from the 19th century. Whether it is an authentic one, or a reproduction, is another matter.
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