India, British Protectorate. A Katar, C.1870 Archive each with a reverse blue

each with a reverse blue wool strap and bronze clip

2 cm (h) (folded)

representative of the North German Lloyd (Norddeutscher Lloyd

marked "Officielle - Kriegs - Fürsorge

maker marked "EW" (unknown) on the ring

India, British Protectorate. A Katar, C.1870 Archive each with a reverse blueThis unique design of katar or Katara, it is made out of iron with a single mould casting, its blade is joined to a handle in a U shape, with hilt comprising two parallel bars connected by two cross pieces, featuring its characteristic H shape which serves as the handle, with double edged triangular steel blade, magnetic, with semi sharp edges and having a dull tip, measuring approximately 85 mm wide x 430 mm in length, exhibiting severe general