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

encircled by the inscription L’UNION FAIT LA FORCE (Unity Is Strength)

gilded metal insignia attached by prongs to the tab

1 Canadian Discharge Depot at Buxton for return to Canada on January 10th

marked “Godet in Berlin” in capital letters

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