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A Janissary Banner (18th Century)

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Erdal Küçükyalçın

A janissary banner from 18th century displayed at the Hadji Bektash Convent in Nevşehir (north of Cappadocia, Central Anatolia). The Convent was the  spiritual center for the janissaries who adhered to Bektashism, the sufi order of Bektashi Dervishes. The text … Continue reading →

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The Organization of the Ottoman Army (1907) by Mahmoud Chevket Pacha

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Erdal Küçükyalçın

Osmanlı teşkilat ve kıyafet-i ‘askeriyesi /L’organisation de l’armée ottomane (depuis sa création jusqu’à nos jours). Première partie depuis 1326 jusqu’à 1826, avec 247 gravures coloriées. / The Organization of the Ottoman Army since 1826 (1907) with 247 colored engravings by Mahmoud … Continue reading →

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The Military Costume of Turkey (1813) by d’Alvimart

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Erdal Küçükyalçın

The Military Costume of Turkey (1813) illustrated by Octavien d’Alvimart, engraved by F.H. Clark and published in London by Thomas McLean. Read more…

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An in-depth study of Ottoman army by Marsili (1732)

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Erdal Küçükyalçın

L’état militaire de l’empire ottoman, ses progrès et sa décadence (en italien et en français) avec planches / The Military State of the Ottoman Empire (In French and Italian) with plates by Luigi Fernando Marsili. Download… Count Luigi Ferdinando Marsili … Continue reading →

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Illustrations from the Museum of Olden Turkish Costumes (1855)

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Erdal Küçükyalçın

Title: [ Illustrations de Elbicei atika. Musée des anciens costumes turcs d’Istanbul] Author: Jean Brindesi Publication Paris : Lemercier, [1855] Description 21 est. : lithogr. : coul. ; 20,5 x 30,5 cm

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A Documentary on the Janissaries (25min.)

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Erdal Küçükyalçın

Ancient Warriors – Episode 08: The Janissaries (History Documentary) – Discovery Channel Along with other warrior classes of history: The Assyrians: Masters of War The Celts The Normans The Legions of Rome The Macedonians Soldiers of the Pharaoh The Spartans … Continue reading →

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Janissary Insignia

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Erdal Küçükyalçın

A group of janissaries carrying the symbols of their units during a procession in mid-16th century. Whether a battalion or a company, each of the 196 units of the Hearth had a symbol which was regarded as almost sacred by its … Continue reading →

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Yeniçeri Alay Bayrağı / Procession Flag of Janissary Corps

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Erdal Küçükyalçın

The main flag of the Janissary Corps was carried in front of the marching army. It contains three major symbols: A double-edged sword, a hand and a circle, all white on red base. Each symbol represents an important concept within the … Continue reading →

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