Treaty knife we assume accompanied or took the place of a Peace Medal. Blade from a US Cavalry sabre, elk bone handle. Guard stylized arrowhead. Handle is etched with Peace Medal symbols “hands of friendship, tomahawk and peace pipe.” On the other side is noted “Peace, Friendship, Trade.”
PERIOD: Mid 19th Century
ORIGIN: Unknown, United States
SIZE: Blade 10 1/2″ Overall 13 1/2″