TAUREG ARM DAGGER.

8 7/8 tapered native forged blade with tool finish, dark patina and one small lamination flaw. Cast bronze hilt of cross form descended from the Coptic period before the introduction of Islam. Thickened terminals, the grip with incised decoration and pierced cruciform terminal. Tooled leather scabbard with sheet iron throat and tip mounts made from a European biscuit tin.. Broad thick tooled leather arm band which secured the dagger to the forearm inside the robe sleeve.