India, British Protectorate. A Katar, C.1870 Auction Archive they remain clearly legible

they remain clearly legible

depicts the group marching under the wing-span of a Parteiadler

very fine period strikings

Measuring 51

India, British Protectorate. A Katar, C.1870 Auction Archive they remain clearly legibleThis unique design of katar or Katara, it is made out of iron with a single mould casting, its blade is joined to a handle in a U shape, with hilt comprising two parallel bars connected by two cross pieces, featuring its characteristic H shape which serves as the handle, with double edged triangular steel blade, magnetic, with semi sharp edges and having a dull tip, measuring approximately 85 mm wide x 430 mm in length, exhibiting severe general