A dagger for officers of the Imperial Navy, with a Damascus blade Slender Damascus blade with double fullers on both sides bearing the stamped knight's head mark of the manufacturer WKC and the sword mark " & S." on each side of the ricasso respectively. The quillons (with scabbard catch) show remnants of gilding, and the pommel is sculpted in the shape of an openwork imperial crown. White bone grip with wire winding. Scabbard (one screw missing) with engraved floral Jugendstil decoration. Black, ribbed-silk suspension, backed with velvet, and with gilt sli,

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