India, British Protectorate. A Katar, C.1870 Auction Archive very fine period strikings

very fine period strikings

two silvered brass buttons bearing the General Service coat-of-arms linking the two fold down flaps together at the front

3) A NSBO membership stick pin

Measuring 51

India, British Protectorate. A Katar, C.1870 Auction Archive very fine period strikingsThis unique design of katar or Katara, it is made out of iron with a single mould casting, its blade is joined to a handle in a U shape, with hilt comprising two parallel bars connected by two cross pieces, featuring its characteristic H shape which serves as the handle, with double edged triangular steel blade, magnetic, with semi sharp edges and having a dull tip, measuring approximately 85 mm wide x 430 mm in length, exhibiting severe general