India, Kashmir. A Kashmiri Papier Mache Dagger Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic September 5

September 5

with three brass bands

George VI crowned profile with FID:DEF

for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States

from January 10 to February 20

India, Kashmir. A Kashmiri Papier Mache Dagger Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic September 5A 20th century Kashmiri papier mache dagger, featuring a steel blade set into brass fittings with a paper mache handle richly hand painted in floral patterns. The magnetic blade measures 147 mm, with a total length of 245 mm. The crossguard features a squared cut out offering a latching mechanism to the scabbard, with brass throat and chape, with a long prong to secure to the handle. The scabbard measures 170 mm in total length, and demonstrates