Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Rare And Ornate Presentation Dagger With Damascus Blade, C.1860 United Republic of 1 Canadian Discharge Depot at

1 Canadian Discharge Depot at Buxton for return to Canada on January 10th

The Cross of Liberty is usually reserved for commissioned officers

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

While at Camp Ipperwash

Both are cupro-nickel

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Rare And Ornate Presentation Dagger With Damascus Blade, C.1860 United Republic of 1 Canadian Discharge Depot atA 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