Original Middle Eastern 18th Century IBIS Dagger from Egypt or Persia Military Books & Documents The hilt has 70% of

The hilt has 70% of the the original nickel plating over the pot metal base

These mounts are retained by dome head screws

Helmet has a short brown leather visor stitched to front and stitched on

Developed from the work of its inventor John Kramer

Original Middle Eastern 18th Century IBIS Dagger from Egypt or Persia Military Books & Documents The hilt has 70% ofOriginal Item: One Only. At first glance we felt this was of Indian subcontinent origin, however the blade style indicates manufacture in the Middle East, very possibly Egypt or Persia. The curved blade 7 1 2 inch blade is "forked" and covered in silver decoration. When examined carefully the blade resembles the head of an IBIS, a bird found on the river Nile and considered as Religious to Egyptians. The hilt is iron very much on the lines of a