An early Prussian navy student dagger 1830 - 1850 Brass fittings, chevron chased scabbard. Copper wire wrapped oak handle. Blunt blade, for students under 16. Wave reed pommel, large block cross-guard. First Prussian dagger to feature fouled anchor crossguard. Cf. Hermann Hampe / Vic Diehl, Deutsche Marinedolche, 2009, p. 38-47. Length 30 cm. Extremely rare. Provenance: Vic Diehl Collection. USA - Los historic, historical, navy, naval forces, military, militaria, branch of service, branches of service, armed forces, armed service, object, objects, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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