Exceptional quality antique turkish ottoman sword.
Authenticity guaranteed - all parts 100% original.
Stunning antique islamic pala / kilij sword.
Turkish ottoman, circa 19th century. 
Gorgeous weapon, definitely indicator of wealth and high social status.
Extremely large chunky grip made from super rare and very special precious h0rn.
Finest workmanship, top quality materials - meticulous attention to small details.
Cattle h0rn grip panels (domestic animal cattle h0rn, mentioned to comply with ebay policy). 
Cattle is a large domestic farm animal kept for their milk or meat. This animal is not threatened or endangered or protected by cites, the endangered species act, or any other state, federal, or international laws. It is legal to sell this item and this listing follows ebay rules. 
Large and heavy, superb quality characteristic form hand forged damascus "watered" wootz steel blade.
Precious black wootz steel (also known as "kara taban" or "kara kharassan" wootz steel), intensive high contrast watered pattern - would benefit from professional etching and polishing. 
Arabic calligraphy and cartouches on both sides, "true inlaid" gold decoration. 
Also traces of koftgari gold decoration at the spine and sides of massive blade. 
Silver color hand guard and backstrap.
No scabbard.
   size:
34 1/4 in. (87 cm) long (straight line).   
Blade is about 28 1/4 in. (71.8 cm) long. 
Blade is about 1 7/8 in (4.7 cm) wide at widest point.
  condition:
Very good original antique condition with normal expected handling marks and charming age wear. 
Gold koftgari decoration on blade is worn, but still noticeable.
Magnificent blade is in excellent antique condition. Some extremely minor old pitting, blade was cleaned at some point long time ago.
No play between hilt parts, no problems to chunky h0rn grip panels. 
Absolutely finest quality example - just stunning!