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

In die-struck bronze

with one on each breast flap

She served mainly in UK waters

Lieutenant Maynard Charles Denison Bowman was with No

cufftitle is bordered at both the top and bottom edges with interwoven

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