Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Rare And Ornate Presentation Dagger With Damascus Blade, C.1860 United Republic of exhibiting crazing in the white

exhibiting crazing in the white enamels on the arms

gilded metal insignia attached by prongs to the tab

51mm (x82mm including crown suspension)

Both are cupro-nickel

stating that "In (the) event of my death I give the whole of my property and effects to my wife

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Rare And Ornate Presentation Dagger With Damascus Blade, C.1860 United Republic of exhibiting crazing in the whiteA 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