Original 1880 Moroccan Jambia Dagger Adorned in Silver and Brass M3 Grease Gun In February 1812

In February 1812

Interestingly it still retains the "dog" safety catch on the rear of the hammer

This book explains the EIC version while this is a British Military version without any Indian or Nepalese markings

Upper brass band is double-strapped

When pulled down

Original 1880 Moroccan Jambia Dagger Adorned in Silver and Brass M3 Grease Gun In February 1812Original Item: Only One Available. Janbiya, also spelled janbia, jambiya, and jambia (Arabic: janbyah), is the Arabic term for dagger, but it is generally used to describe a specific type of dagger with a short curved blade. The term janbiya is used in various Arab countries and India, it is closely associated with the people of Yemen and is prevalent among Muslim men in the Horn of Africa (primarily the Afars of Djibouti). This example dates from the