Moghul / Indo persian Damascus tiger head dagger. Curved double edged Damascus steel blade with Islamic cartouche at center. Crucifix handguard with koftgiri silver inlay, the handle comprised of bone tiles and with tiger-head pommel, also silver inlaid. The silvered metal scabbard with koftgiri inlay of floral and scrolling foliage decoration. Single loop hanging scabbard lined with red felt interior. length of dagger 43.5cm long, length of blade: 30.5cm
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Moghul / Indo persian Damascus tiger head dagger. Curved double edged Damascus steel blade with Islamic cartouche at center. Crucifix handguard with koftgiri silver inlay, the handle comprised of bone tiles and with tiger-head pommel, also silver inlaid. The silvered metal scabbard with koftgiri inlay of floral and scrolling foliage decoration. Single loop hanging scabbard lined with red felt interior. length of dagger 43.5cm long, length of blade: 30.5cm
Auction: Medals, Militaria and Coins, 11th Jun, 2025
Specialist collector's sale of Medals, Militaria, and Coins
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