Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Rare And Ornate Presentation Dagger With Damascus Blade, C.1860 United Republic of Both are cupro-nickel

Both are cupro-nickel

marked “Godet in Berlin” in capital letters

encircled by the inscription L’UNION FAIT LA FORCE (Unity Is Strength)

The left side exhibits a two-piece crown and eagle officer's insignia in bronze gilt

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Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Rare And Ornate Presentation Dagger With Damascus Blade, C.1860 United Republic of Both are cupro-nickelA 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