India, British Protectorate. A Katar, C.1870 Auction Archive 3rd class train station inspector

3rd class train station inspector Mr

for the remainder of 1917

illustrating Baker in uniform wearing his pith helmet bearing the 60th Coast Artillery insignia

1917) and four blue Service Chevrons

Type II (1916-1947)

India, British Protectorate. A Katar, C.1870 Auction Archive 3rd class train station inspectorThis unique design of katar or Katara, it is made out of iron with a single mould casting, its blade is joined to a handle in a U shape, with hilt comprising two parallel bars connected by two cross pieces, featuring its characteristic H shape which serves as the handle, with double edged triangular steel blade, magnetic, with semi sharp edges and having a dull tip, measuring approximately 85 mm wide x 430 mm in length, exhibiting severe general