Home / Collection / Exhibitions / Splendours... / The... / Craftsmanship / Arms... / Punch... / Splendours of the Subcontinent: A Prince's Tour of India 1875-6: The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham PalaceThis exhibition is in the past. View our current exhibitions.The British Monarchy and IndiaThe Prince's tourMaking links with the Indian rulersCraftsmanshipThe display of gifts in BritainWatchBackCraftsmanshipJewelleryMetalworkArms and armourEnamellingBackArms and armourINDIAN Punch dagger circa 1870 - 1875RCIN 11227Traditional punch daggers from India had a single blade, but this curious example has a spring mechanism that when activated causes the blade to split to reveal another.PreviousNextPreviousNext