Sudan, Mahdist State. A Sudanese Combat Knife 1885 GTRexclude constructed of a black anodized

constructed of a black anodized magnetic steel shaft with nickel-plated magnetic steel fixtures secured to both the tip and throat

silvered magnetic metal button bearing a raised number “1” on the interior

creating this civic decoration to reward the brilliant acts of courage

very light contact on the "167" designation

On February 24

Sudan, Mahdist State. A Sudanese Combat Knife 1885 GTRexclude constructed of a black anodizedTypical and characteristic of those locally made and used blades during the 1885 Sudanese war, featuring a tapered blade with two panels, a finely woven leather covered grip with an iron skull crusher pommel, leather scabbard with decorative ridging, worn tip and leather braided ring for attachment, total length of 28 cm, nice patina, fine.