Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Ornate Silver Khanjar Dagger, c.1850 Hold First Republic – in silver

First Republic – in silver and enamels

1915 at the Toronto Recruiting Centre in Toronto

both military and civil

Pinned onto the peak is a gilded aluminum insignia consisting of a government-style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

probably one of the youngest RSM at that time

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. An Ornate Silver Khanjar Dagger, c.1850 Hold First Republic – in silverAn 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