Another sudanese arm dagger

David R · 4th March 2012, 12:35 AM

My friend Max ( ex District Comm 1920's) said that the old Mahdist vets had their knives/daggers marked at the end in a distinctive way, proud of their devotion in the war. Anyone got a contribution to this.

Lew · 4th March 2012, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by David R

My friend Max ( ex District Comm 1920's) said that the old Mahdist vets had their knives/daggers marked at the end in a distinctive way, proud of their devotion in the war. Anyone got a contribution to this.

David

I personally never heard of this practice but maybe Jim can shed some light on this subject

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4th March 2012, 12:35 AM	#1
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,145	My friend Max ( ex District Comm 1920's) said that the old Mahdist vets had their knives/daggers marked at the end in a distinctive way, proud of their devotion in the war. Anyone got a contribution to this.