A dagger for a state official, complete with hanger and sword knot. Blade with etched Damascus pattern, gilded eagle and floral ornamentation. Made by "Alcosco". Gilded hilt with plastic grip scales. Gold-plated scabbard. Length 36 breakup of an edged weapons collectionThe pieces offered in this section of the auction were acquired since the post-war years from private possession or directly from the Solingen manufacturers, who at the time provided both a few imaginative pieces from remaining stock on hand for the occupying forces as well as a few lost h,

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