Photograph of a gift to the Prince of Wales. Dagger or khanjar (RCIN 11251 for full object record) has a curved blade with two scalloped sections. Top has foliage scrolling. Handle has a large semi-circular pommel. Two flower heads on handle, two flower heads and a star on pommel, set with stones.

The dagger was presented to the Prince of Wales by Vijayarama III Gajapati Raju Pusapati, Maharaja of Vizianagram.

In an effort to strengthen diplomatic relations between the Indian rulers and the British Crown, Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, the eldest son of Queen Victoria, embarked on a tour of the Indian subcontinent in October 1875. The Prince visited 21 towns and cities across parts of modern-day India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Nepal, where he exchanged and received gifts from each ruler he met during his tour. The Prince returned to England in May 1876. As a result of the visit, six photographic albums were compiled of portraits, groups and views. Some of the photographs were commercial prints already available; others were specially taken to commemorate the tour.