Very high quality sword - old vintage replica of legendary islamic shamshir.
Hand forged damascus steel blade. 
Circa 1st half - middle of 20th century, about 70-80 years old.
Beautiful large islamic shamshir sword.   
Middle eastern / turkish ottoman style.
Large and heavy dramatically carved blade is hand forged of fine damascus watered steel.  
Iron cross-guard. 
Ottoman style horn grip.  
(grip is made of domestic 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.
No scabbard.
   size:
About 38 9/16 in. (98 cm) long (straight line).   
Blade is about 33 in. (83.8 cm) long and 1 1/4 in.(3.2 cm) wide at widest point.
   condition: 
Very good vintage condition with light handling marks.
Blade is in excellent condition.  
No play between hilt parts.
Very nice vintage example of legendary islamic shamshir sword