India, Persia. An Indo-Persian Dagger GTRexclude but when I got to

but when I got to it

7 mm (w) x 42 mm (h)

hardly worn badge but without pin assembly

8 grams (inclusive of ribbon)

light wear and scratches to obverse

India, Persia. An Indo-Persian Dagger GTRexclude but when I got toDagger with an Indian Damascus style iron steel blade, magnetic, with dull sides and a semi sharp tip, with an ornate and intricate Koftgari design on both sides, the reverse incorporating a shield as part of the design, the blade measuring 135 in length, magnetic metal crossguard with flared quillons and bearing a similar design to that used on the blade, both sides of the handle are inlaid with seven pieces of interlocking bone, the magnetic metal