India, Kashmir. A Kashmiri Papier Mache Dagger consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac SPROATES (520344) R

SPROATES (520344) R

one chap stick

7 mm (h) capsule-shaped silvered metal base

where massive mines were detonated under German positions

"1914-1917" on the spine and a plant on the rear panel

India, Kashmir. A Kashmiri Papier Mache Dagger consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac SPROATES (520344) RA 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