India. A Sikh Ceremonial Kirpan Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic 0-732643 Second Lieutenant (Bombardier) George

0-732643 Second Lieutenant (Bombardier) George McCandless

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Miniature (in bronze gilt with red and navy blue enamels

2 mm (h) x 18

India. A Sikh Ceremonial Kirpan Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic 0-732643 Second Lieutenant (Bombardier) GeorgeA Kirpan (small ceremonial dagger), a curved steel blade measuring 225 mm in length, demonstrating etched decorations on both sides. The blade is attached to a bone handle with a brass curling crossguard, and an eagles head pommel. A thin brass chain connects the pommel to the crossguard. The overall length is 335 mm. The kirpan demonstrates light wear to the blade and handle, remains in overall very fine condition.