A Yemeni dagger (jambiya), broad curve blade 6.25 in. with medial ridge, embossed and studded silver

A Yemeni dagger (jambiya), broad curve blade 6.25 in. with medial ridge, embossed and studded silver hilt with waisted grip and bifurcated terminal; later scabbard with engraved white metal cover; richly embroidered belt with white metal fittings en-suit to the scabbard; Together with a small quantity of Yemeni postcards, and a Yemen Airways 1979 calendar.

The vendor collected these items as a commercial traveller in Yemen in the 1970s.