Katar, India, no date

Katar with ribbed blade with traces of silver and gilt ornamentation on the side bars of the grip.

Katars are 'push daggers' from the Indian sub-continent. They are usually formed of a triangular blade with an 'H'-shaped hilt. The weapon is designed to pierce using a punching motion rather than to stab. These traditional weapons were popular trophies or souvenirs for British units and soldiers returning home.

Associated with the 5th Mahratta Light Infantry Regimental Association.