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An important kindjal given for bravery with Saint Anne's order, awarded to a non-Christian, Late 19th Century
Estimate
€ 7.500 - 9.500
Sold
€ 9.375
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length 53 cm.
Large, double-edged blade with deep asymmetrical groove, a long gold decoration with Arabic inscriptions and floral motifs on the right side, gold decorations on the opposite side, areas damaged by rust. Walrus ivory grip with gilded iron rivets, the order of St. Anne for non-Christians at the centre. Wooden scabbard covered with leather, the iron loop decorated with gold floral motifs, above the inscription "For Bravery" in Cyrillic. Nielloed silver tip, the sphere is missing. Very rare.
Large, double-edged blade with deep asymmetrical groove, a long gold decoration with Arabic inscriptions and floral motifs on the right side, gold decorations on the opposite side, areas damaged by rust. Walrus ivory grip with gilded iron rivets, the order of St. Anne for non-Christians at the centre. Wooden scabbard covered with leather, the iron loop decorated with gold floral motifs, above the inscription "For Bravery" in Cyrillic. Nielloed silver tip, the sphere is missing. Very rare.