India. A Sikh Ceremonial Kirpan Newly Listed retaining its period original envelope

retaining its period original envelope

an Iron Cross 1914 Second Class ribbon

was the highest military decoration of the Independent State of Croatia

he arrived in France where he suffered a GSW to the head on August 9th 1918 while a member of the 116th Battalion

minor loss of finish is visible to the badge

India. A Sikh Ceremonial Kirpan Newly Listed retaining its period original envelopeA Kirpan (small ceremonial dagger), a curved steel blade measuring 225 mm in length, demonstrating etched decorations on both sides. The blade is attached to a bone handle with a brass curling crossguard, and an eagles head pommel. A thin brass chain connects the pommel to the crossguard. The overall length is 335 mm. The kirpan demonstrates light wear to the blade and handle, remains in overall very fine condition.