Original Middle Eastern 18th Century IBIS Dagger from Egypt or Persia Military Books & Documents we can point to Mr

we can point to Mr

" and it was adopted officially during WW1 on 1 October 1915

The hilt has 70% of the the original nickel plating over the pot metal base

To the Left Chest the jacket bears a 13

Complete with integral hoods

Original Middle Eastern 18th Century IBIS Dagger from Egypt or Persia Military Books & Documents we can point to MrOriginal Item: One Only. At first glance we felt this was of Indian subcontinent origin, however the blade style indicates manufacture in the Middle East, very possibly Egypt or Persia. The curved blade 7 1 2 inch blade is "forked" and covered in silver decoration. When examined carefully the blade resembles the head of an IBIS, a bird found on the river Nile and considered as Religious to Egyptians. The hilt is iron very much on the lines of a