photograph of current display in the Grand Vestibule

Grand Vestibule: The British Monarchy and the World

The Grand Vestibule at Windsor Castle reflects interaction between the monarchy and the wider world

      ALGERIA

      Sword (yatagan) and scabbard

      1780 - 1819

      RCIN 62923

      Yatagan with a light brown horn grip and gold mounts, a curved single edged blade of mechanical watered steel. Wood scabbard with large gold chape and locket decorated with repousse and chased floral urns and motifs separated by small band of purple velvet and silver braid. Small silver-gilt tassel attached to loop on a scabbard locket.

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