[Roland_M]

Originally Posted by Mercenary

What kind of dagger you see?
Muhammad Ali Wallajah (r.1749-1795), the Nawab of Arcot and the Carnatic.
http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1...-kettle-tilly/

Hello,

I checked the link and the dagger is indeed pretty unusual to my eyes. Looks like a Tulwar hilt with a dagger blade.

Maybe Jens Nordlunde as a real and passionate expert of Indian arms is able to add something sensible.


Roland