Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Rare And Ornate Presentation Dagger With Damascus Blade, C.1860 United Republic of gilded metal insignia attached by

gilded metal insignia attached by prongs to the tab

marked “Godet in Berlin” in capital letters

The left side exhibits a two-piece crown and eagle officer's insignia in bronze gilt

stating that "In (the) event of my death I give the whole of my property and effects to my wife

Turkey, Ottoman Empire. A Rare And Ornate Presentation Dagger With Damascus Blade, C.1860 United Republic of gilded metal insignia attached byA rare Ottoman presentation knife, measuring 255 mm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 124 mm long magnetic Damascus steel blade with a slightly sharpened lower edge. The obverse of the blade features an intricate silver design. It sets securely within a silvered upper crossguard, inset with central cut stones on both the obverse and reverse and with etched floral patterns throughout. A decorative silvered metal ring