Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Rare And Ornate Presentation Dagger With Damascus Blade, C.1860 Buy Now and Meritorious Public Service Award

and Meritorious Public Service Award (in silvered bronze

obverse centre presenting a red and blue enameled horn with red surround with order Motto JE MAINTIENDRAI in gilt lettering

a soldered-on catch

measuring 102 mm (w) x 23

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 and Meritorious Public Service AwardA 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