Original Indian 18th Century Early Style Armor Piercing Katar Dagger - circa 1750-1800 Vickers MMG Embroidered Luftwaffe chest eagle patch

Embroidered Luftwaffe chest eagle patch

They actually went on to make the WW1 and WW2 SMLE rifles in small runs as well

On the suggestion of a local tannery

Good/Very Good original condition

The attack was beaten back with small arms and artillery fire

Original Indian 18th Century Early Style Armor Piercing Katar Dagger - circa 1750-1800 Vickers MMG Embroidered Luftwaffe chest eagle patchOriginal Item: Only One Available. The katar is definitely an odd looking weapon, however it was very effective against Chain Mail and even much plate armor found in India at the time. The tip of the blade is somewhat thickened to give it the strength to penetrate the sturdiest body defense. Our example has had the blade tip damaged, no doubt in combat. It measures 17 inches overall, with a 9 1 2 inch double edged blade. The weapon is of forged iron