India. A Sikh Ceremonial Kirpan Newly Listed stiff frame

stiff frame

he arrived in France where he suffered a GSW to the head on August 9th 1918 while a member of the 116th Battalion

hanger inscribed "EXPERT RIFLEMAN" with pinback

retaining its period original envelope

India. A Sikh Ceremonial Kirpan Newly Listed stiff frameA Kirpan (small ceremonial dagger), a curved steel blade measuring 225 mm in length, demonstrating etched decorations on both sides. The blade is attached to a bone handle with a brass curling crossguard, and an eagles head pommel. A thin brass chain connects the pommel to the crossguard. The overall length is 335 mm. The kirpan demonstrates light wear to the blade and handle, remains in overall very fine condition.