Argentina. An Army Parade Dirk and Portepee
An Argentinian Army Parade Dirk, constructed of a 31.5 cm-long nickel-plated magnetic steel blade, beautifully engraved on both the obverse and reverse with various motifs including the inscription SEAN ETERNOS LOS LAURELES (BE THE GLORY FOREVER), the blade attaches to the 12.5 cm-long handle through the brass upper cross-guard, the hilt is fire-gilded, the pommel is rounded with a squared-off top, the grip is partially decorated with pebbling and raised designs, partially constructed of black bakelite, the scabbard, measuring 34.5 cm in length, is constructed of magnetic metal in a black finish, accompanied by a golden-yellow portepee of woven cord, and in overall very fine condition.