India. A Sikh Ceremonial Kirpan visually-hidden one with dual push pins

one with dual push pins

The action is described in detail in the regimental history

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The final entry is dated to August 16

Both suspended from a 90 mm-long zink core with a horizontal pinback and black wool reverse liner

India. A Sikh Ceremonial Kirpan visually-hidden one with dual push pinsA Kirpan (small ceremonial dagger), a curved steel blade measuring 225 mm in length, demonstrating etched decorations on both sides. The blade is attached to a bone handle with a brass curling crossguard, and an eagles head pommel. A thin brass chain connects the pommel to the crossguard. The overall length is 335 mm. The kirpan demonstrates light wear to the blade and handle, remains in overall very fine condition.