Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Rare And Ornate Presentation Dagger With Damascus Blade, C.1860 Newly Listed III - First Blood: Attacks

III - First Blood: Attacks on the German Fleet

the reverse with a raised and finely-detailed depiction of soldiers advancing over grassy ground

175 Squadron RCAF

on original full-length sash with bow)

cufftitle is bordered at both the top and bottom edges with interwoven

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Rare And Ornate Presentation Dagger With Damascus Blade, C.1860 Newly Listed III - First Blood: AttacksA rare Ottoman presentation knife, measuring 255 mm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 124 mm long magnetic Damascus steel blade with a slightly sharpened lower edge. The obverse of the blade features an intricate silver design. It sets securely within a silvered upper crossguard, inset with central cut stones on both the obverse and reverse and with etched floral patterns throughout. A decorative silvered metal ring