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Friend says this is a GI bringback from Europe after WWII. Length 19”. What can you tell us about it?
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More Pix, site wouldn’t take this one so had to put elsewhere and link.
, Last edited by fernando; 23rd September 2018 at 11:35 PM. Reason: No links, please |
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In my admittedly limited opinion, the hilt triggered a synapse in my brain to fire, and the word "Deccan" came to mind. The blades of most Deccan knives are curved. Your straight blade seems to have Persian influence. To me, it is a beautiful piece.
![]() Oh...and it is certainly not European (even though it may have been picked up there) Last edited by shayde78; 29th September 2018 at 01:56 AM. |
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This is an item made for tourists in India in the early 20th century.
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Tx, I’ll give owner a link to here.
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