knife, Afghan, knife
Accession Number
NAM.1964-08-13-1
Description
Afghan knife, 1857 (c). National Sword of the Afridis and other tribes living near the Khyber Pass. Used in an attempt to kill, Sgn Gen James Fairweather, indian Mutiny. Simple edged blade, with a wide rib at the spine. Narrow fuller by spine; no guard, but slight protection on one side by way of pommel. Two pieced, horn grip, rivited to tang.
Campaigns
Indian Mutiny (1857-1859)