A dagger for an officer of Naval Air Ships, German Imperial Navy The long version (46 cm.) of a naval officer's model 1890/01 dagger. The blade has decorative etching, the knight's helmet manufacturer's mark (WK & C). Ivory grip, silver(!) imperial crown as a pommel. Brass scabbard with lightning decoration. A silver miniature of the commemorative badge for airship crews 1920 - 22, soldered to the locket. Silver officers' sword knot. The dagger is in a case lined with violet velvet and silk. Interesting, unofficial version of a naval airship officer's dagger. h,

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