Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Rare And Ornate Presentation Dagger With Damascus Blade, C.1860 Newly Listed In die-struck bronze

In die-struck bronze

III - First Blood: Attacks on the German Fleet

on original full-length sash with bow)

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

attractive dark patina on the frame

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Rare And Ornate Presentation Dagger With Damascus Blade, C.1860 Newly Listed In die-struck bronzeA 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