Royal Rumanian Army Dagger w/Hanger. No maker. Examples of this dagger are shown on pages 229 and 230 of World of Dress Daggers 1900-1945 by Robert J. Berger. Nickel-plated hilt fittings show light surface wear, but no lifting to the eagle head pommel with red glass eyes and portepee ring, as well as oak leaf embellished down-turned crossguard. Black bakelite grip plates show light surface wear with no cracks or chips and are complete with gold crown and "M" cipher of King Michael I (1927-1930 and 1940-1947) attached to the obverse grip plate. Nickel-plated, single-edged blade measuring 5 ½" in length shows light surface wear/runner marks with several casting flaws on obverse/reverse ridassos. Dent-free nickel-plated scabbard with bayonet-style suspension lug shows light surface wear, but no lifting to plating. Attached to the scabbard is an original brown leather, bayonet-type frog with integral belt loop in EX++ condition. Nice original combination. EX++ (25540) $995.