South Africa Flight Officer's Dagger 1965 Straight steel blade, rhombic, nickel plated. There is a number on the heel and the mark of Eichhorn Solingen. The wooden handle is covered with white shark skin. The head of the handle is cylindrical with a peg .decorated with belts in the form twisted rope. Cross in the shape of an eagle. On the guard there is the inscription PER ASPERA AD ASTRA-Through thorns to the stars. Wooden scabbard covered with leather. On the cover there is an image of the coat of arms of South Africa. All brass parts are gilded. The dirk is currently worn by Air Force officers and presidential officers security of South Africa. Dirk complete with belt and pendants. Blade length 23.6 cm. Total length 36.6 cm. The condition is good.; Condition-I

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Nigerian sword. Leather-covered handle. Straight blade with gutter. Decorated leather belt (lines missing). A dagger with wooden handle, decorated straight blade with lugs. A.B.E. (wear). 19th century

Lot 401

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Germany - DDR Officer's Army and Air Force Dagger 1961 With a full set of straps, in the original box. Total length - 395mm. The length of the blade with hilt (without sheath) is 359 m. Blade length without handle – 246mm. The blade width at the heel is 17 mm. Sheath length – 283mm. The dagger has a plastic handle and steel parts. Narrow steel blade with two longitudinal grooves. The scabbard is decorated from plastic with steel inserts. The number on the blade is “71523”.; Condition-I

Lot 424

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Germany - Third Reich Customs Officer's Dagger 1937 This lot is sent from our warehouse in Berlin; Handle and scabbard with a device made of white metal covered in black green skin. The handle is wrapped in silver wire. The dagger guard is made of white metal in the form of an imperial eagle holding a wreath with a swastika in its paws. The steel blade is straight and has a hexagonal cross-section. On the heel of the blade bears the mark of the manufacturer - Eickhorn Zolingen. The set includes pendants with green velvet lining. Rare. Excellent condition.; Condition-I

Lot 464

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Russia - USSR Naval Officer's Dagger 1919 - 1924 An honorary revolutionary weapon in an interesting design. Kronstadt 1924. The handle is made of white bone and ebony. Consists of brass guard and two brass bushings and twist into a rivet. Wooden scabbard covered with leather with brass fittings and rings for wearing. Steel straight tetrahedral blade. On one side of the blade engraved inscription Workers' Peasants' Red Fleet. Another on the side there is the inscription Kronstadt 1924. There are remains of nickel on the blade. The dirk is similar in shape to the royal type dirk. There are such daggers rarely. The condition is good. A wonderful collector's item.; Condition-I

Nigerian sword. Leather-covered handle. Straight blade with gutter. Decorated leather belt (lines missing). A dagger with wooden handle, decorated straight blade with lugs. A.B.E. (wear). 19th century

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