Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Ornate Silver Khanjar Dagger, c.1850 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Austrian War Commemorative Medal with

Austrian War Commemorative Medal with Swords

the reverse is marked with makers mark of T

measuring 66 mm (w) x 49

The interior sidewalls and dome are lined in black rayon

solid cover and spine

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Ornate Silver Khanjar Dagger, c.1850 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Austrian War Commemorative Medal withAn excellent example of an Ottoman Empire khanjar or jambiya dating from the 19th century, featuring a traditional carved buffalo horn hilt, which was used in daggers of wealthier men during the period. Fitted securely within the hilt is 26 cm steel (magnetic) blade that has not been cleaned or polished recently however does exhibit signs of having been sharped at some point during the last century. Of particular note here is the quality and emphasis