Description
No maker mark, however, the ricasso is stamped with the number 15101. This exact dagger appears in A GUIDE TO MILITARY DRESS DAGGERS by Kurt Glemser, page 33. Silver hilt fittings show no wear to pommel cap with state insignia of a Polish Eagle to obverse. Off-white plastic grip and curved crossguard grade EX++. Plain nickel-0plated blade grades Near MINT with no nicks, cuts, or blemishes. Obverse side of blade features engraved dedication: Ptk. M. HANKA, POZNAN 15. 06. 1973r, DOWOCA WOJSK LOTNICSYCH PRL. Silver scabbard grades EX++ with 100% of the leather covered portion remaining. Upper scabbard fitting features Polish Air Force insignia featuring an eagle in flight. Leather shows very minor service wear, but no nicks or cracks. Air Force hangers grade Near MINT featuring white leather straps and silver fittings.
