India. A Sikh Ceremonial Kirpan Newly Listed 26 mm (h) x 20

26 mm (h) x 20 mm (w)

hanger inscribed "EXPERT RIFLEMAN" with pinback

stiff frame

a quintessential example of a field-made ring commonly crafted by soldiers in the field or prisoners of war (POWs) during captivity

and Medal for Valiant Labour in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945 (in bronze

India. A Sikh Ceremonial Kirpan Newly Listed 26 mm (h) x 20A 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.