A naval honour dagger, complete with sword knot and hanger. Blade bears the gilded dedication, "In dankbarer Anerkennung - Raeder - 31. August 1942" (In Grateful Recognition- Raeder - 31 August 1942), and on the reverse side with "Echt Damast P. Müller" (Genuine Damascus ...). Gilded quillons and eagle pommel (superimposed swastika set with diamond roses). Bone grip with oak leaf wrapping. Gilded scabbard with oak leaf and anchor decoration in relief. Length 39 breakup of an edged weapons collectionThe pieces offered in this section of the auction were a,

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