India, British Protectorate. A Katar, C.1840 Hold and “49” embroidered in white

and “49” embroidered in white into the obverse

5 mm (w) x 67 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension

He was in the rank of Squadron Leader when was he was named Wing Commander (Temporary)

He was transferred to the New Mexico-class battleship USS Idaho (BB-42) on February 4

India, British Protectorate. A Katar, C.1840 Hold and “49” embroidered in whiteThis katar has a 225 mm long double edged triangular steel blade, magnetic, with semi sharp edges and having a dull tip, the blade featuring a dual groove fuller that transforms into a raised diamond shape point at the end on both sides, the blade embedded into a steel handle, which is also magnetic, the handle incorporating a concave crossguard where it meets the blade and bears a floral motif on the underside, the handle composed of two parallel