photograph of current display in the Grand Vestibule

Grand Vestibule: The British Monarchy and the World

The Grand Vestibule at Windsor Castle reflects interaction between the monarchy and the wider world

Punch dagger (katar)

RCIN 62540

An Indian katar with double-edged steel blade gilt with scrolls; two parallel bars and metal strips of damascened steel decorated with scrolls and flowers. Sheath covered in crimson velvet and fitted with gold chape and upper mount set with rubies and emeralds.

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