This sword was discovered in my late father in law's attic. He was on officer in the US Army during WW2 and spent most of the war in Europe.
My wife heard her father mention some swords he brought back but never saw them until we pulled them from the attic.
I believe this to be an Ottoman Turkish sword, most likely WW1, but why does it have a German Portepee on it?
Any help in identifying and history of this sword is greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Steve
Semper Fi
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