Original Ottoman Empire WWI Triple Etched Turkish Officers German Fusilier Pattern Sword with Scabbard by Alexander Coppel Martini-Henry Rifles dull grey aluminum braids appeared

dull grey aluminum braids appeared

over unit designation NR

as seen on non-army pith helmets (army used green trim)

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Original Ottoman Empire WWI Triple Etched Turkish Officers German Fusilier Pattern Sword with Scabbard by Alexander Coppel Martini-Henry Rifles dull grey aluminum braids appearedOriginal Item: Only One Available. In the eve of the First World War, the Ottoman Empire was in ruinous shape. It had lost substantial territory in disastrous wars, its economy was in shambles and its subjects were demoralized. The Empire needed time to recover and to carry out reforms, but the world was sliding into war and it would need to take a position. After the Italo Turkish War and Balkan Wars, the Empire's resources were completely drained.