Germany, Democratic Republic. An Army Officer's Dress Dagger Newly Listed age wear on the tab

age wear on the tab

Crosses with Gold center and Swords were issued during Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71

label taped in place to the lid inscribed "MERITO AERONAUTICO 1a Clase / TENIENTE CORONEL D

After thirty-two months

overlaid by an eight-pointed gilt star with an additional turquoise sphere centrepiece

Germany, Democratic Republic. An Army Officer's Dress Dagger Newly Listed age wear on the tabDagger with a polished nickel plated steel blade, magnetic, with semi sharp edges and a very sharp tip, designed with bevelled edges, along with dual fullers on both sides, number engraved "74052" on the reverse ricasso, with a leather washer, the blade exhibiting moderate contact marks from extraction from the scabbard and measuring 245 mm in length. The blade is embedded into the nickle plated crossguard, the quillon having the traditional hook