Dagger of virtue
Europe
19th century
Steel, bone, brass, leather
Long. total: 21.5; Long. blade: 11.5 cm

Dagger of virtue, called a testicle prick.
Double-edged blade with a central ridge.
Straight guard with conical quillons.
Brass miters.
Bone rocket.
Leather sheath decorated with stylized flowers, belt loop.

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