Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Rare And Ornate Presentation Dagger With Damascus Blade, C.1860 Hold The contents varied considerably: officers

The contents varied considerably: officers and men on active service afloat or at the front received a box containing a pipe

93 mm (w) x 83

measuring 68 mm x 67 mm

both unmarked and measuring 32 mm (w) x 108 mm (l)

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Rare And Ornate Presentation Dagger With Damascus Blade, C.1860 Hold The contents varied considerably: officersA 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