Royal Bulgarian Air Force Dagger w/Variation Grip & Unique Scabbard. Cross TM. Information and photographs of this patten dagger can be found on pages 40 - 45 of World Of Dress Daggers 1900 - 1945, Volume I by Robert Berger. Cast brass hilt fittings show surface wear to highlights of the superbly detailed eagle head pommel with red glass eyes, floral motif backstrap with raised Bulgarian National crest featuring a crowned rampant lion, and stylized propeller crossguard in the form of a feathered wing. Obverse langet features a silver-plated 8-cylinder radial aircraft engine while the reverse features an applied silver, 4-pointed cross. The dark brown, horizontal-ridged wooden grip shows light surface wear, but no chips or cracks and is complete with twisted brass wire wrap. Plain, polished steel, double-fullered blade measuring 8" in length grades EX+ showing light surface wear, but no graying or nicks to the cutting edges or damage to the blade point. Dent-free steel scabbard shows light age and minor separation to the seam of the black leatherette covering, but no rips or tears. Upper, center, and lower brass scabbard fittings feature a floral design with twisted rope suspension bands on the upper and center fittings. Lower fitting features a standard ball in lieu of the normally seen eagle's talon clutching a brass sphere. EX/EX+ (25711) $1,395.