India, Kashmir. A Kashmiri Papier Mache Dagger Auction Footnote: This set was obtained

Footnote: This set was obtained from a long-time collector of German orders who identified it as having been awarded to Bolivian President Germán Busch in 1937

presenting a staff and serpent insignia in silver aluminum wire

Type II (1887-1943): Silver

wearing the high Imperial State crown

reverse designed by George T

India, Kashmir. A Kashmiri Papier Mache Dagger Auction Footnote: This set was obtainedA 20th century Kashmiri papier mache dagger, featuring a steel blade set into brass fittings with a paper mache handle richly hand painted in floral patterns. The magnetic blade measures 147 mm, with a total length of 245 mm. The crossguard features a squared cut out offering a latching mechanism to the scabbard, with brass throat and chape, with a long prong to secure to the handle. The scabbard measures 170 mm in total length, and demonstrates