Unusual Syrian dagger, circa 1940, made in the Druze village of Magdal Shams (Tower of the sun) in the Golan Heights, the area of dispute between Israel and Syria. Similar daggers are produced today in the same place and style but not to the same quality. Unusual straight and finely fullered blade, 6 inches long (in contrary to the more common curved blades) decorated with light engraving and colored dots inserts. The handle made from layers and mosaics pieces of horn, bone, mother of pearl and brass in intricate geometrical design. Engraved brass scabbard. Total length 11 inches. Very good condition. Small solder repair on the tip of the scabbard. A very good example of these daggers.