Arab dagger and sheath

Production date
Circa 1915
 Description
Used in Egypt circa 1915-16. Typical of Palestine Campaign, WWI. The sheath is decorated with rope binding woven in a pattern.
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Object detail

Production date
Circa 1915
Media/Materials
Dagger blade metal, central groove; flat; double edged
Scabbard: leather with cord bindings
Measurements
Hilt: 108mm
Blade: 245mm
Total length: 353mm
Scabbard: 271mm
Production place
Egypt
Collection
Social History
Department collection type
Social History
Credit line
Collection of Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato
Accession number
1963/43/1.1-2

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