Original 19th and 20th Century Combat Knife Collection From Various Countries - 5 Items German SS as it is said that

as it is said that the Mandau is made from iron ore obtained from rocky mountains forged by skilled blacksmiths

The left side of the barrel is also marked in a single line: THE HOPKINS & ALLEN Manufacturing Co

This example is quite rare

The regiment was posted to Afghanistan in 1878 and marched through the Khyber Pass in March 1879 as part of the cavalry brigade led by General Hugh Henry Gough

complete with its snake skin scabbard

Original 19th and 20th Century Combat Knife Collection From Various Countries - 5 Items German SS as it is said thatOriginal Items: Only One Lot of 5 Available. Daggers designed for military usage in close combat engagements have been carried by soldiers for thousands of years. The adoption of combat daggers made of iron was a significant milestone in combat knife development, and such weapons were highly prized in the ancient armies of the Middle East. French and Italian military daggers of the 14th century were the first to introduce the acutely tapered, sharply