| Place | Middle East: Ottoman Empire, Palestine |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL/10209 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Edged weapon or club |
| Date made | Unknown |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Turkish Shamshir Sword and Scabbard : Major E A K Hudson, 1 Light Horse Regiment, AIF
Description
Turkish Shamshir sword and scabbard. The hilt is a straight silver engraved crossguard with double langets and engraved silver strap around the tang. The wooden grips are rivetted to the tang and has a pronounced bulbous curved pommel. The plain curved blade has a double edged clipped back point. The scabbard is leather covered wood and has ornate arabesque embossed silver fittings. There are two loose hanger rings on silver bands.
History / Summary
This sword was handed over to Staff Captain (Major) Ernest Alfred Knight Hudson of the Australian Light Horse Brigade at the surrender of Turkish Troops in Palestine during the latter part of the First World War.