Croatia, Independent State. A Diplomatic Dagger, by Braca Knaus, Zagreb
Manufactured by "Braca Knaus, Zagreb" (marked on the throat of scabbard); nickel-plated hilt fittings exhibit slight surface wear to the circular pommel with twisted rope border and center obverse with raised inscription, "NHD" (independent state of Croatia). The straight crossguard features downward rolled quillons with a twisted rope pattern border and triplet design on the obverse and reverse quillon block. The plain black celluloid grip shows minor surface wear and no cracks or chipping. Blade is approximately 25cm (10 inches) long, bright and shiny, unmarked, double edged blade, in extremely fine condition. The scabbard is straight, patinated nickel-plated variety, and features a pebbled area between the two hanger bands; it retains virtually 100% of the factory dark finish,. In overall extremely fine condition. Rare dagger in excellent condition.