Interesting 19th C. Islamic Afghani Presentation KARD

Interesting 19th C. Islamic Afghani Presentation KARD Dagger ~ Inscribed Scabbard. In its very fine long silver mounted scabbard having several Arabic inscriptions to its mounts and housing the dagger almost entirely up to the curved pommel which would allow for easy extraction of the dagger. Fine carved grips of noble material with engraved silver mounts. Strong thrusting blade with spinal reinforcement. A very good looking example overall, the Arab inscriptions surely deserve further research, as it may have belonged to a known Muslim figure. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 19 1/2" Blade length : 8 1/2"