India, Late Mughal Dynasty. A Mid 18th Century Hand Forged Damascus Horse Khanjar certificate_of_authenticity the cap demonstrates numerous issues

the cap demonstrates numerous issues consistent with age and use

H Lohmann (1911-95)

some loss of paint and silver finish evident to the cross

worn on original ribbon showing light staining and discolouration

India, Late Mughal Dynasty. A Mid 18th Century Hand Forged Damascus Horse Khanjar certificate_of_authenticity the cap demonstrates numerous issuesWith 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