Original Moroccan Jambia Dagger Adorned in Silver Brass and Enamel circa 1870 Hotchkiss MG Note: Shells might show small

Note: Shells might show small amounts of rust

The upper ferrule is built into the hilt on this example

From mid-front to mid-rear a well-pronounced projecting rib was shaped

Recently purchased from a Veteran's Collection

An unknown but probably small number of others were built

Original Moroccan Jambia Dagger Adorned in Silver Brass and Enamel circa 1870 Hotchkiss MG Note: Shells might show smallOriginal Item: Only One Available. Janbiya, also spelled janbia, jambiya, and jambia (Arabic: ?????? janbiyah), is the Arabic term for dagger, but it is generally used to describe a specific type of dagger with a short curved blade. The term janbiya is used in various Arab countries and India, it is closely associated with the people of Yemen and is prevalent among Muslim men in the Horn of Africa (primarily the Afars of Djibouti). Our example, dating