Persia, Empire. An Ornate Khanjali with Silver Lion visually-hidden developing submarine warfare tactics

developing submarine warfare tactics

It measures 297 mm x 209 mm

above a commemorative Latin inscription for the year 1786

scattered flaking of the nickel plated finish and contact marks

25 grams inclusive of its ribbon

Persia, Empire. An Ornate Khanjali with Silver Lion visually-hidden developing submarine warfare tacticsAn untouched and original example of a 19th Century Khanjali, featuring a toned bone handle in typical configuration with pleasing graining and warm tones, small contact and chip, affixed to a double edged steel blade which measures 22. 5 cm in length, exhibits minor pitting and evidence of having been polished cleaned, protected by original scabbard with ornately etched fittings, prominently featuring the lion motif, central to ancient Iranian, Arab,