Original Moroccan Koumya Jambiya Dagger with Embossed Silver Fittings and Rope Waist Hanger c.1880 Sales we have just a few

we have just a few examples that were found in a London theatrical costumier's inventory when closing down over ten years ago and have remained in an IMA crate since importation

Parts of two roundels are still visible on the right side of the butt

W inspector’s mark on the cylinder and L on the trigger guard

At 47 pounds (21 kg)

No marks were seen anywhere else on the sword

Original Moroccan Koumya Jambiya Dagger with Embossed Silver Fittings and Rope Waist Hanger c.1880 Sales we have just a fewOriginal Item: Only One Available. The janbiya, also spelled janbia, jambiya, and jambia (Arabic: janbyah), is the Arabic term for dagger, but it is generally used to describe a specific type of dagger with a short curved blade. The term janbiya is used in various Arab countries and India, it is closely associated with the people of Yemen and is prevalent among Muslim men in the Horn of Africa (primarily the Afars of Djibouti). The Moroccan version of