Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Rare And Ornate Presentation Dagger With Damascus Blade, C.1860 Hold measuring 68 mm x 67

measuring 68 mm x 67 mm

measuring 38 mm (w) x 57 mm (h - inclusive of crown suspension)

the reverse inscribed “Für treue Dienste im Reichsarbeitsdienst” (German - For loyal service in the National Labour Service) on a loop for suspension from its period original ribbon featuring a sewn-on horizontal pinback

The French government’s reaction was to tell their military to prepare for war

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Rare And Ornate Presentation Dagger With Damascus Blade, C.1860 Hold measuring 68 mm x 67A 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