India. A Sikh Ceremonial Kirpan Hold A preliminary War Merit Cross

A preliminary War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords certificate

but not the photo itself

with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a non-standard round wire catch in place of the typical flat wire example

named to “TRAUTGOTT MÜLLER”

India. A Sikh Ceremonial Kirpan Hold A preliminary War Merit CrossA Kirpan (small ceremonial dagger), a curved steel blade measuring 225 mm in length, demonstrating etched decorations on both sides. The blade is attached to a bone handle with a brass curling crossguard, and an eagles head pommel. A thin brass chain connects the pommel to the crossguard. The overall length is 335 mm. The kirpan demonstrates light wear to the blade and handle, remains in overall very fine condition.