Original Early 19th Century Burmese Elephant Tooth Dagger with Silver Mounted Sheath French Pistols The roller-locked recoil operation functions

The roller-locked recoil operation functions as follows: two cylindrical rollers

The stamp has an embossed Eagle and Swas

This is in remarkable condition

There is lots of Japanese writing in white paint along the interior rim of the shell which could very well lead to identification of the soldier

• Leather waist belt

Original Early 19th Century Burmese Elephant Tooth Dagger with Silver Mounted Sheath French Pistols The roller-locked recoil operation functionsOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is fascinating, the hilt being a carved Elephant's tooth mounted onto a short dagger blade ,which shows much use probably from skinning game or possibly personal protection. 7 3 4" Overall length, the triple fullered blade is 5 1 2". Comes complete with a light wood scabbard with large silver top mount mouth piece. Intended to be worn next to the body in sash or loin cloth. Clearly very old and a real topic for