A dagger for applicants of the imperial navy Rhombic thrusting blade of flattened diamond section with double fullers on both sides, without maker's mark, etched on both sides with maritime motifs (somewhat stained) with imperial crown above a fouled anchor. Cast steel hilt (traces of gilding) with fouled anchor and imperial crown, folding guard plate. Black leather scabbard, gilt steel fittings (rubbed). Length circa 44 cm. Very rare. historic, historical, navy, naval forces, military, militaria, branch of service, branches of service, armed for, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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