154 - A SOVIET ARMY RUSSIAN OFFICER'S DIRK, CA. 1950

A SOVIET ARMY RUSSIAN OFFICER'S DIRK, CA. 1950 A Soviet Army officer’s dress dagger, circa 1950s, with a bright, double-edged diamond-section steel blade stamped with serial number "01735" at the ricasso. The gilt-metal hilt features a recurved crossguard, release button, and faceted amber-colored synthetic grip. The upper grip mount bears the state emblem of the USSR, while the pommel cap is decorated with a five-pointed Soviet star. Complete with its black leather-covered scabbard fitted with a gilt-metal throat, suspension band, twin carrying rings, and chape. One side of the throat is decorated with the Kremlin’s Spasskaya Tower, while the reverse displays a hammer-and-sickle star surrounded by radiating lines and laurel branches. Dimensions: L: 13 1/2 in., (34.3 cm.) Condition: Some light scratching and fingerprints to blade. Light discoloration to handle on one side. Blade slightly offset. All parts tight. Well preserved for age. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.