India, Late Mughal Dynasty. A Mid 18th Century Hand Forged Damascus Horse Khanjar Republic of Police Long Service and Good

Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal - Original cupro-nickel issue

surrounded by open ended laurel leaf stems

8mm(h) vertical pinback

unworn pair

Masthead inscribed "Deutsche Reichspost"

India, Late Mughal Dynasty. A Mid 18th Century Hand Forged Damascus Horse Khanjar Republic of Police Long Service and GoodWith a hand finished and polished horse head handle, with a Gold inlay damascened islamic floral design etched at the ricasso under the hilt, fitted with a damascus damascened blade with the pattern from the forging process, measuring 38 cm in total length, the dagger blade has minimal contact or pitting with only a minor slightly bent tip, blade length of approximately 26 cm and width of 32 mm at its widest margin, remains very fine. Contained with a