Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Rare And Ornate Presentation Dagger With Damascus Blade, C.1860 Buy Now It is also conferred upon

It is also conferred upon individuals who have rendered professional and civil service in the realm of art

measuring 102 mm (w) x 23

below an inscription of “ACADEMIA SCIENTIARUM BOICA” (“ACADEMY OF SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES”)

Three black ink stamps are located near the left shoulder and armpit

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Rare And Ornate Presentation Dagger With Damascus Blade, C.1860 Buy Now It is also conferred uponA rare Ottoman presentation knife, measuring 255 mm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 124 mm long magnetic Damascus steel blade with a slightly sharpened lower edge. The obverse of the blade features an intricate silver design. It sets securely within a silvered upper crossguard, inset with central cut stones on both the obverse and reverse and with etched floral patterns throughout. A decorative silvered metal ring