Bidspirit auction | AN AFGHAN LOHAR FOLDING AXE

AN AFGHAN LOHAR FOLDING AXE - The forged steel head decorated and profiled, the brass haft with file work, terminating in a handle with bone grips and horn pommel. 20th century. Light wear overall. The folding lohar was easily concealed yet quickly flicked open at need. It saw sustained use against British mounted units during the Afghan Wars. Overall length 35.5cm/ 13.97”. Condition II