Over the past few years, we have seen an increasing interest by collectors in the edged weapons of the Axis powers, some of the neutral states and the post-war powers. Until the recent reference works by Kurt Glemser and Robert Berger, little information was available to the collector. We anticipate this to be a high growth area in collecting and are making every effort to obtain such quality edged weapons. Many of these scarce and rare items can still be obtained at a moderate cost. We consider this a prime investment area for the future.

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M-1935 Austrian Air Force Dagger w/Portepee & Rare Hangers. M-1935 Austrian Air Force Dagger w/Portepee & RARE Hangers. Zeitner, Wien VIII TM. An example of this rare dagger is shown on pages 17 & 18 of World of Dress Daggers 1900-1945 by Robert J. Berger. Chrome-plated hilt fittings show light surface wear/age to the pommel in the form of a stylized crown of Rudolf II, and a crossguard of stylized wings with a central undamaged enamel white triangle on red background insignia of the Austrian Air Force. Underside of the right quillon is equipped with a small hook to hold the portepee in place. White enamel over wood grip shows light surface wear/minor scratches and one hairline crack on the upper obverse/reverse. Plated cross diamond-section blade grades EX/EX+ showing light surface wear with uniform gray speckling to flats of blade, but no nicks to the cutting edges. Chrome- plated scabbard shows light surface wear with minor loss of plating on scabbard shell and a few tiny pinhead size "pecks" to scabbard shell Scabbard is complete with two integral scabbard bands/rings with a vertical propeller in the center. The portepee with correct small acorn grades MINT with no wear or age to gray fabric strape with double yellow stripes,. yellow/gray stem, yellow crown, gray acorn w/yellow insert. The standard tan/brown leather hangers with red leather backings grade EX+ showing light wear to leather and age patina to the brass fittings. A photograph of an Austrian Airman serving in the German Luftwaffe wearing this model dagger is shown on page 23 of World of Dress Daggers 1900-1945 by Robert J. Berger. Nice combination recently obtained in Germany.
EX/EX+ (25156) $3,995.

M-1935 Austrian Air Force Dagger. Zeitner, Wien VIII TM. An example of this rare dagger is shown on pages 17 & 18 of World of Dress Daggers 1900-1945 by Robert J. Berger. Chrome-plated hilt fittings show light surface wear/age patina to the pommel in the form of a stylized crown of Rudolf II, and a crossguard of stylized wings with a central undamaged enamel white triangle on red background insignia of the Austrian Air Force. Underside of the right quillon is equipped with a small hook to hold the portepee in place. White enamel over wood grip shows light surface wear/minor scratches, but no chips or loss of enamel. Plated cross diamond-section blade grades EX+/EX++ showing minor surface wear with /age residue near the crossguard but no nicks to the cutting edges. Chrome- plated scabbard shows light surface wear with portions of yellowed factory lacquer remaining, and a faint depression on the center obverse. Scabbard is complete with two integral scabbard bands/rings with a vertical propeller in the center. A photograph of an Austrian Airman serving in the German Luftwaffe wearing this model dagger An example of this rare dagger is shown on pages 17 & 18 of World of Dress Daggers 1900-1945 by Robert J. Berger. Nice example recently obtained in Europe. Exc+/Exc++ (23287) $2,395.

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Royal Bavarian M-1892 Artillery Foot Soldier's Sword Bayonet w/Lion Head Pommel
No maker. Illustrations of similar examples of this heavy bayonet/short sword appear in both the Imperial WK&C (No. 168) and Carl Eickhorn (No. 44) Sales Catalogs. Solid, one-piece, cast brass hilt shows minor wear/age patina to the large lion head pommel with solid eyes, plain backstrap, ridged grip and straight crossguard with re-curved quillons. Reverse crossguard is stamped with identifiacation/property markings, "l.M.I.9.15." The Yataghan style, matte finished steel, single fullered, recurved blade measuring 46.5cm in length grades VG+/EX showing dark age and some surface oxidation, but no pitting or nicks to cutting edge. The black leather scabbard shows light wear/age, but no rips, tears or creases and no damage to the reverse stitching. The upper and lower brass fittings show minor wear/age patina with a depression to the reverse lower fitting just above the undamaged lower ball. The obverse upper fitting is complete with a box-type suspension devise, while reverse upper is stamped with the "l.M.I.9.15." marking matching the crossguard. Both fittings are complete with retaining staples and are stamped with the "Crown above L" royal cipher of King Ludwig III of Bavaria, 1913-1918. RARE Bavarian example. EX/EX+ (25499) $1,150.

Royal Bulgarian Army Dagger w/Hangers & Dress Belt
No maker. Silver-plated hilt fittings show light surface wear with dark age patina to the undamaged open Simon's crown pommel which is complete with its delicate cross in perfect condition. Crossguard is in the form of two outward facing lion heads with raised Bulgarian crest on the obverse center. Reverse features a raised facsimile of the Bulgarian Military Order for Bravery. Portions of original factory lacquer remain in the recesses of the crossguard detail. Light orange celluloid grip shows light surface wear with one tiny hairline crack adjacent to the pommel, and is complete with tight twisted silver wire wrap. Plated, double-etched blade grades excellent+ with light surface wear and a few minor nicks to the lower cutting edge. Is complete with brown leather blade buffer pad. Obverse blade features the Bulgarian Simon's crown and Cyrillic "BN" (cypher of King Boris III-1918-1943), while the reverse bears the Cyrillic inscription, "Za Nami Boga" (God is with us). Dent-free, silver-plated German Army Officer pattern scabbard shows light surface wear/age patina with some dark gray speckling and minor crazing. Dagger is complete with rare hangers constructed of double silver bullion straps, gray/brown velvet backings, silver oak leaf buckles, slides, and pebbled clips with nickel-plated suspension clip. Upper suspension clip shows some lifting to the nickel plating, with overall condition of the hangers grading excellent+. Included with the dagger is a rare Bulgarian Army Officer brocade dress belt constructed of ribbed aluminum bullion measuring 50 mm wide backed by white cloth and with three alternating gold stripes running the length of the belt. Belt is complete with original large gilt circular buckle with a central crown rampant lion (symbol of Bulgaria) inside a laurel leaf wreath. Nice combination with ultra rare brocade belt! Exc+ (20444) $1,995.

Royal Bulgarian Army Dagger w/Deluxe Hangers
Robert Klaas, Solingen (stamped kissing cranes) TM. An example of this rare dagger appears on pages 36-38 of World of Dress Daggers 1900-1945 by Robert J. Berger. Silver-plated hilt fittings show light surface wear/age patina to undamaged open Simon's crown pommel which is complete with its delicate cross in perfect condition. Crossguard is in the form of two outward facing lion heads with raised Bulgarian Cross on the obverse center. Reverse features a raised facsimile of the Bulgarian Military Order for Bravery. Medium orange celluloid grip shows light surface wear with no cracks or chips, and is complete with tight twisted silver wire wrap. Plated, double-etched blade grades excellent+/excellent++, with light surface wear and perfect background frosting. Is complete with black leather blade buffer pad. Obverse blade features the Bulgarian Simon's crown and Cyrllic "BN" (cypher of King Boris III-1918-1943), while the reverse features the Cyrllic insciption, "Za Nami Boga" (God is with us). Dent-free, silver-plated German Army Officer pattern scabbard shows light surface wear with some gray speckling to pebbled finish and some surface scratches to lower edge. Dagger is complete with a Near MINT set of deluxe hangers featuring silver bullion facings with light brown velvet backings. Heavy silver fittings feature superb detail to oak leaf embellished buckles and slides, as well as oak leaf and acorn embellished upper and lower suspension clips. This is the finest set of Bulgarian Army hangers that JRB&M has encountered. Nice combination! Exc+ (20445) $1,925.

Royal Bulgarian Army Dagger No Maker TM. Examples of this pattern dagger appear on pages 36-39 of World of Dress Daggers 1900-1945 by Robert J. Berger. Silver-plated hilt fittings show light surface wear with dark age patina to the undamaged open Simons' crown which is complete with its delicate cross in perfect condition. Crossguard is in the form of two outward-facing lion heads with raised Bulgarian crest on the obverse center. Reverse features a raised facsimile of the "Bulgarian Military Order for Bravery". Medium orqange celluloid grip shows light surface wear with several hairline cracks to the lowert reverse and an area of missing celluloid surface on the right edge adjacent to the pommel, but no damage to the tight twisted silver wire wrap. Plated, double-etched blade grades EX+/EX++ with minor surface wear primarily to lower blade, but no nicks to cutting edges. Obverse blade features the Bulgarian Simons' crown and Cyrillic "B" (cipher of King Boris III - 1918 - 1943), while the reverse bears the Cyrillic inscription, "Za Nami Boga" (God is with us). Blade design is the same as the German Army dagger and is complete with black leather blade buffer pad. Dent-free, silver-plated German Army Officer pattern scabbard shows light surface wear with overall age patina and some factory lacquer remaining. There is a casting flaw to the lower obverse edge of the upper oak leaf suspension band and scabbard throat is attached with one flat head center mounted screw. EX+/EX++ (25575) $1,750.

Royal Bulgarian Army Dagger
No maker. An example of this rare dagger appears on pages 36-38 of World of Dress Daggers 1900-1945 by Robert J. Berger. Silver-plated hilt fittings show light surface wear/age patina to the undamaged open Simon's crown pommel which is complete with its delicate cross in perfect condition. Crossguard is in the form of two outward facing lion heads with raised Bulgarian crest on the obverse center. Reverse features a raised facsimile of the Bulgarian Military Order for Bravery. Medium orange celluloid grip shows light surface wear with no cracks or chips and with tight twisted silver wire wrap present. Plated, double-etched blade grades excellent+ with light surface wear/runner marks and a few faint nicks on cutting edge. Obverse blade features the Bulgarian Simon's crown and Cyrllic "BN" (cypher of King Boris III-1918-1945), while the reverse features the Cyrllic inscription, "Za Nami Boga" (God is with us). Blade is complete with brown leather blade buffer pad. Dent-free, silver-plated German Army Officer pattern scabbard shows light surface wear with overall age patina and some minor gray speckling. Nice example! Exc+ (20446) $1,450.

Ultra-Rare Royal Bulgarian Labor Corps (Trudovaks) Dagger
No maker. A photograph of this ultra-rare dagger being worn is on page 263 of Volume V of Collecting the Edged Weapons of the Third Reich. The dagger is so rare that at the time the chapter on axis daggers in Volume III of Collecting the Edged Weapons of the Third Reich was written, an example was not available, and an Eickhorn sketch of the proposed dagger had to be used. Brass hilt fittings show virtually no wear. Pommel is in the shape of a closed Simon's crown. Crossguard features quillions of a lion's head and pick axe/spade with the central quillion block of the Bulgarian crest in white metal. Orange celluloid grip has a few hairline cracks and minor surface wear with tight gilt wire wrap present. Plated, double edged blade grades excellent, shows wear and light sharpening and has four spots of lifting where the scabbard runners have rested against the blade. Has its red felt blade buffer pad present. Dent-free scabbard is perfect with the black leatherette showing no damage. Oak leaf scabbard bands & twisted rope rings show excellent detail (lower ring is slightly misshapen). Between the scabbard bands is the emblem of the Trudovaks in white metal. Lower fitting features an oak leaf pattern. Superb example of an ultra-rare dagger! Exc++ (16106) PRICE ON REQUEST

Ultra-Rare Royal Bulgarian Labor Corps (Trudovaks) Dagger w/Chain Hanger
Puma, Solingen (puma head inside diamond) TM. A photograph of this ultra-rare dagger being worn is on page 263 of the 1st edition and page 268 of the 2nd edition of Collecting the Edged Weapons of the Third Reich, Volume V. This dagger is so rare that, at the time the chapter on Axis daggers in Volume III of Collecting the Edged Weapons of the Third Reich was written, an example was not available, and an Eickhorn sketch of the proposed dagger had to be used. Brass hilt fittings show surface wear and dark age patina to the pommel in the shape of a closed Simons' crown, and crossguard featuring quillons of a lion's head and a pick axe/spade with the central quillon block in the form of a Bulgarian crest in white metal. Orange celluloid grip has a few hairline cracks, with one small chip on the upper reverse adjacent to the pommel. Is complete with tight twisted-brass wire-wrap. Plated, double-edged, double-fullered Kriegsmarine style blade grades excellent+, showing light surface wear, some minor speckling on the lower reverse, and a speck of lifting on the tip. Is complete with red felt blade buffer pad. Obverse ricasso is stamped with the Bulgarian Simons' crown above a Cyrillic "B" (cypher of King Boris III - 1918-1943). Dent-free, black leather-covered scabbard shows light surface wear/age to the leather, but no rips or tears. Scabbard features upper and lower oak leaf embellished scabbard bands with twisted rope scabbard rings, as well as a lower scabbard fitting with obverse and reverse oak leaf embellishments. All fittings show surface wear and dark age patina. Between the scabbard bands is the emblem of the Trudovaks in white metal. Attached to the scabbard is a never-before-seen brass chain hanger with 11 upper and 14 lower links attached to a brass clip marked on the reverse, "Puma, Solingen". Ultra-rare dagger with never-before-seen Puma chain link scabbard. Ultra-rare combination. Exc+ (19781) PRICE ON REQUEST

Ultra Rare Personalized Royal Bulgarian Labor Corps (Trudovaks) Dagger
Puma Solingen, puma head inside diamond TM. Hilt fittings show light surface wear/age patina to the silver-colored pommel in the shape of a closed Simons' crown with light age/wear to the gilted brass crossguard featuring quillons of a lion's head and pickaxe/spade, with white metal central quillon block in the form of a Bulgarian crest. Dark orange celluloid grip shows light surface wear with one hairline crack and a slight area of discoloration adjacent to the obverse crossguard. Reverse quillon block is personalized with the engraved gothic initial "S" filled with red enamel. Grip is complete with tight twisted brass wire wrap. Plated double-edged, double-fullered Kriegsmarine style blade grades excellent+, showing light surface wear with some minor gray speckling primarily on ricasso, and is complete with red felt blade buffer pad. Obverse ricasso is stamped with the Bulgarian Simons' crown above a Cyrillic "B" (cipher of King Boris III - 1918-1943). Dent-free scabbard retains approximately 98% of the black enamel finish instead of the more commonly seen black leatherette. Scabbard features upper and lower oak leaf embellished scabbard bands with twisted rope scabbard rings, as well as a lower scabbard fitting with obverse and reverse oak leaf embellishment. All fittings show light surface wear and age patina. On the obverse scabbard between the scabbard bands is the emblem of the Trudovaks in white metal. Nice Puma example with variation painted scabbard. Exc+/Exc++ (21779) $1,495.

Royal Bulgarian Army Dagger w/Hangers
Robert Klaas, Solingen (stamped kissing cranes) TM. An example of this rare dagger appears on pages 36 - 38 of World of Dress Daggers 1900-1945 by Robert Berger. Silver-plated hilt fittings show light surface wear with dark age patina to the undamaged open Simons' crown which is complete with its delicate cross in perfect condition. Crossguard is in the form of two outward-facing lion heads with raised Bulgarian crest on the obverse center. Reverse features a raised facsimile of the "Bulgarian Military Order for Bravery". Medium yellow celluloid grip shows light surface wear, with one tiny nick to lower reverse adjacent to ferrule. Is complete with tight twisted-silver wire-wrap. Plated, double-etched blade grades excellent+/excellent++, with light surface wear and a few minor areas and specks of gray shadowing. Obverse blade features the Bulgarian Simons' crown and Cyrillic "B" (cypher of King Boris III - 1918-1943), while the reverse bears the Cyrillic inscription, "Za Nami Boga" (God is with us). Blade design is the same as the German Army dagger and is complete with brown leather blade buffer pad. Dent-free, silver-plated German Army Officer pattern scabbard shows light surface wear with overall dark age patina. Dagger is complete with rare hangers constructed of double silver bullion straps, brown velvet backings, silver oak leaf buckles and slides, and pebbled clips with nickel-plated upper suspension clip. Upper suspension clip shows some darkening to the nickel plating. Rare combination in very nice condition! Exc+/Exc++ (19780) $1,895.

Czechoslovak Air Force Dagger w/Rare Variation Grip. WLASZOVITS, STOS over "27" TM. An example of this pattern dagger can be found on page 79 of World of Dress Daggers 1900-1945 by Robert J. Berger. Gilt finished hilt fittings show light surface wear/age patina to square shaped pommel and to the upturned crossguard with obverse and reverse center crossguard having a raised lion of Bohemia. Variation celluloid simulated burled walnut grip plates show only light surface wear with no cracks or chips. Polished blade grades VG+/excellent showing age/wear with one spot of lifting on obverse and reverse tip. Obverse ricasso is stamped with "097". Dent-free steel scabbard is covered in brown leather which shows only light wear with no rips, tears, or shrinkage. Upper, center, and lower gilt fittings show light age patina with one depression to the reverse of the center fitting as well as to the edge of the lower fitting. Exc/Exc+ (22369) $1,395.

M-1907 royal Danish Navy Cadet's/ Officer's Dagger w/Double-Etched Blade & Issue Tag. H H S monogram pierced by a sword (E & F Hörster) TM. This dagger, still worn by the Danish Navy, was probably produced during the late 1950's - early 1960's and was recently obtained in Germany. Photogrtaphs of this dagger appear on pages 163 - 164 of A Guide To Military Dress Daggers Volume IV by Kurt Glemser. The hilt consists of a MINT, medium yellow, plastic grip with one upper, four center and two lower raised ridges, and an upper bulbous pommel section. The grip is atop a ridged, gilded brass ferrule and short, straight crossguard with ball pattern quillon tips. The straight, center-ridged, double-etched blade measuring 7 5/8" in length grades MINT with no wear, age or nicks to cutting edges. Both obverse and reverse blade feature 4 5/8" long etched panels with a floral/fish/anchor motif flanking a central motif of a sea serpent wrapped around an anchor chain. Both etched panels retain 100% of the gray background frosting and blade is complete with a white felt buffer pad. Reverse ricsso is distributor marked, "Magasin du Nord" etched on a gray frosted panel. Dent-free, gilded brass scabbard grades MINT with no wear or age to gilding on scabbard shell, double suspension eyelets or rings. Obverse shell features an 8 ½" long reppousse' relief motif of a lion's head, Danish Coat of Arms, anchor and floral motif on a stippled background. The reverse shell is unadorned. Attached to the hilt is a silver/red, cardboard Hörster factory issue tag in MINT condtion. Near MINT/MINT (25216) $785.

NEW! M-1937 Italian MVSN Dagger w/Hangers.No maker. An example of this pattern dagger with white grip plates can be found on page 151 of World of Dress Daggers 1900-1945 by Robert J. Berger. Cast aluminum hilt fittings show light surface wear with no damage to the eagle head pommel and upturned crossguard. Black bakelite grip plates show only light surface wear with no cracks or chips. Attached to the obverse grip plate is the brass Italian Fasces emblem. Plated, tapered cross-section blade grades EX++/Near MINT showing only light surface wear, with no lifting to the plating or nicks to the cutting edge. Dent-free steel scabbard retains approximately 95% of its original black enamel, showing only minor surface crazing and some nicks where chain hanger has rubbed against the enamel finish. Gilded brass fittings, to include throat, scabbard bands, and lower fitting show only light surface wear/age patina to the gilded brass finish. Dagger is complete with gilded brass chain hanger with 4 upper and 7 lower rings attached to a large brass "M" which, in turn, is connected to a gilded brass snap with large right-facing Roman eagle above the letters, "SPQR". Hanger shows light surface wear/age patina. Nice MVSN example, complete with 1st pattern chain hanger, recently obtained from a long established, advanced edged weapons collection in the southern United States. EX+/EX++ (25861) $1,650.

M-1930 Royal Romanian NCO 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 to the eagle head pommel with one red and one glass eye and portepee ring, as well as oak leaf embellished, down-turned crossguard. Spine of hilt shows several spots of lifting to plating. Black bakelite grip plates show light surface wear with no cracks or chips. attached to the obverse grip plate is the crown and back-to-back "C" cipher of King Carol II (1930-1940). Matte steel, double-edged, diamond cross-section blade measuring 5 3/8" in length shows light surface wear with uniform surface graying, but no nicks to cutting edges. Dent-free nickel-plated scabbard shows light surface wear with a several areas of casting specks, but no lifting to plating or damage to bayonet-style suspension lug. Attached to the scabbard is the original brown leather, single-strap bayonet-type frog in EX++ condition complete with blued belt clip. EX (25577) $750.

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.

Royal Rumanian Army Dagger w/Portepee & Hanger. No maker. Nickel-plated hilt fittings show light surface wear to eagle head pommel with red glass eyes and portepee ring, as well as the oak leaf embellished down-turned crossguard. Black bakelite grip plates are perfect with no cracks or chips, and with the gilt crown and "M" cypher of King Michael I (1927-1930 and 1940-1947) attached to the obverse grip plate. Nickel-plated, double-edged diamond cross-section blade measuring 5" in length shows light surface wear/runner marks, with one small nick to one cutting edge and a few specks of graying. Dent-free, nickel-plated scabbard shows light surface wear, with one tiny speck of lifting near obverse tip. Dagger is complete with original portepee featuring black cord with red & blue flecks, braided gold bullion stem, crown & acorn. Attached to the scabbard is the original brown leather, 2-strap bayonet-type frog in excellent+ condition. Dagger is complete with brown simulated lizard skin presentation case measuring 11" x 5 ½" x 1 ½" in excellent++/Near MINT condition. Interior lid is lined in white padded linen, with lower portion covered in black velvet and fitted to accommodate the dagger, scabbard, hangers, and portepee. Rare combination! Exc+/Exc++ (19760) $750.

Cased Royal Rumanian Officer Dagger.
No maker. Nickel-plated hilt fittings feature an eagle head pommel with red glass eyes and portepee ring beneath the eagle's beak. Down-turned crossguard is embellished with oak leaves. Hilt fittings are crudely cast but show virtually no wear or age. Black Bakelite grip plates are perfect with no cracks or chips. Attached to the obverse grip plate is the gilted brass cypher of King Carol II, 1930 - 1940. Nickel-plated, double-edged diamond cross section blade measuring 5 1/2" in length shows minor runner marks on ricasso and is crudely machined when compared to German quality blades. Nickel- plated dent-free bayonet-style scabbard shows only light surface wear. Dagger is complete with black leatherette presentation case measuring 10 1/2" x 4 1/4" x 1-1/4" showing only surface wear. Interior lid is lined in light blue padded silk with lower portion covered in blue velvet and fitted to accommodate the dagger and scabbard. Blue silk shows light wear with some minor separation where lid and base are hinged. Rare combination! Exc++ (18288) $675.

Slovak Army & Government Official's NCO Dagger, Model 1939 w/Belt & Hangers
A photograph of this pattern dagger appears on page 243 of World of Dress Daggers 1900-1945, Volume I, by Robert J. Berger. Cast 1-piece nickel-plated hilt fittings show light age patina to pommel, grip straps, and crossguard. Crossguard quillons are flared upward with the cast Slovak crest on the obverse and reverse of the upper portion of the crossguard. 2-piece black bakelite grip plates show light surface wear, with no cracks or chips and with two retaining rivets properly placed. Plain, plated, double-etched diamond cross-section of blade shows light surface wear/runner marks, with no nicks or damage. Nickel-plated steel scabbard with upper, center, and lower fittings show light age patina to the stippled background. Dagger is complete with an original brown leather NCO Sam Browne style belt with cross strap and double suspension hangers. Leather shows light surface wear but no cracking, and is complete with original brass belt buckle featuring a raised Slovak crest. Nice example with rare belt & hangers. Exc+ (19973) $1,995. ***SOLD***

Slovak Army & Government Official's NCO Dagger, Model 1939.
Nickel plated hilt fittings show light wear with no damage. Top of crossguard features Slovak crest in circle with stippled background. Black celluloid grip plates are attached by 2 nickel rivets and show no cracks or chips. Plated blade grades excellent+ showing uniform graying but no pitting or nicks and has its black leather blade buffer pad intact. Plated steel scabbard with nickel-plated fittings is dent-free with light wear and age patina but no damage. Exc+ (15334) $1,295.

Slovak Army & Government Official's NCO Dagger, Model 1939. No maker. A photograph of this pattern dagger appears on page 243 of World of Dress Daggers 1900-1945 by Robert J. Berger. Cast, one-piece nickel-plated hilt fittings show age patina to pommel and crossguard, with a small split on the outer edge of the pommel and several depressions to the left and right grip straps. Crossguard quillons are flared upward with the cast Slovak crest on the obverse and reverse of the upper portion of the crossguard. Two-piece black bakelite grip plates show light surface wear with no cracks, chipping, or scuffing. Plain plated double-edged, diamond cross-section blade grades VG+, showing surface wear/age darkening with nicks to both cutting edges. Dent-free, nickel-plated steel scabbard with upper, center, and lower fittings shows light age patina to the stippled background. The upper angular suspension ring is missing. EX (25768) $895.

Soviet Air Force Dagger.
"ZIK" (in Cyrillic letters) 1951 TM. Gilted brass hilt fittings show virtually no wear and retain 100% of the gilting to the pommel cap and Soviet star, pommel with Soviet Armed Forces emblem on obverse and to the recurved crossguard. Medium orange celluloid grip is perfect with no cracks or chips. Plated mirror finish blade grades MINT with reverse ricasso serial numbered "C-N 118" and complete with black leather blade buffer pad. Black leather-covered scabbard shows only light wear with no rips or tears and is complete with upper, center, and lower gilted fittings with two suspension rings. Obverse upper fitting is etched with a winged propeller over a sunburst with jets over the Kremlin on the reverse. Nice example! Near MINT (20786) $795.

Royal Yugoslav Army Officer's Dagger w/Metal Grip.
No Maker TM. Examples of this pattern dagger appear on pages 146-147 of A Guide to Military Dress Daggers Vol III by Kurt Glemser. Brass hilt fittings show minor wear/age/patina to the stylized crown pommel and elongated "S" form crossguard. The dark-brown, painted aluminum grip shows minor paint loss and is wrapped with silver wire. (Grips can be found in painted aluminum, wood or other material covered in leather) A brass butt plate completes the hilt. The plated, center-ridged blade shows minor wear/age with lifting and dark age spots primarily to the reverse, but no nicks to the cutting edges nor dulling to the sharp point. The obverse ricasso is stamped with the Yugoslav crowned, double-headed eagle crest. The copper over brass scabbard body is embossed with oak leaves and shows one faint depression to the center obverse, but virtually no wear. The brass scabbard fittings, show minor wear to the copper plating on the reverse and are attached to the body without screws. The obverse upper scabbard fitting features an attached brass, Royal Yugoslav crest. EX/EX+ (25573) $1,050.

Royal Italian "Hausmüster" Factory Sample Sword Hilt
maker: No maker.
condition: Exc+/Exc++
item number: 20524
price: $125.