India, Late Mughal Dynasty. A Mid 18th Century Hand Forged Damascus Horse Khanjar Republic of Masthead inscribed "Deutsche Reichspost"

Masthead inscribed "Deutsche Reichspost"

perseverance and devotion

evidence of slight spotting on obverse and reverse white enamel

dying of his wounds two days later

surrounded by open ended laurel leaf stems

India, Late Mughal Dynasty. A Mid 18th Century Hand Forged Damascus Horse Khanjar Republic of Masthead inscribed "Deutsche Reichspost"With a hand finished and polished horse head handle, with a Gold inlay damascened islamic floral design etched at the ricasso under the hilt, fitted with a damascus damascened blade with the pattern from the forging process, measuring 38 cm in total length, the dagger blade has minimal contact or pitting with only a minor slightly bent tip, blade length of approximately 26 cm and width of 32 mm at its widest margin, remains very fine. Contained with a