Persia, Empire. An Ornate Khanjali with Silver Lion visually-hidden 0mm (w) x 27

0mm (w) x 27

It measures 297 mm x 209 mm

and situated above a printed form with handwritten information indicating that “PIETRO ROMAGNINI” has been awarded the Commander’s Cross

above a commemorative Latin inscription for the year 1786

25 grams inclusive of its ribbon

Persia, Empire. An Ornate Khanjali with Silver Lion visually-hidden 0mm (w) x 27An untouched and original example of a 19th Century Khanjali, featuring a toned bone handle in typical configuration with pleasing graining and warm tones, small contact and chip, affixed to a double edged steel blade which measures 22. 5 cm in length, exhibits minor pitting and evidence of having been polished cleaned, protected by original scabbard with ornately etched fittings, prominently featuring the lion motif, central to ancient Iranian, Arab,