Germany. A Damascus Steel Knife, by Gebrüder Krusius Province of China 98 mm (w) x 60

98 mm (w) x 60

She was a member of the National Mary Washington Memorial Association

In bronze gilt with obverse with Milosh Obilich bust with text translating to “Milosh Obilich”

circa 1845

four-hole button

Germany. A Damascus Steel Knife, by Gebrüder Krusius Province of China 98 mm (w) x 60(Damast Messer). A unique and ornate Damascus steel knife, measuring 270 mm in total length. It features a 162 mm long Damascus steel blade, bearing obverse and reverse ricasso inscriptions. One reads ECHT DAMAST, indicating genuine Damascus steel, while the opposite bears a makers mark of KRUSIUS, SOLINGEN, for the firm of Gebrder Krusius. The blade sits securely within a polished dark wooden handle with dual sided ribbing. Intricate silver fittings