Item Description
Original Item. Only One Available. This is an extremely scarce WWII Yugoslavian Army Dagger. This pattern dagger was introduced in 1939 for high-ranking army officers. The scabbard bears a crowned double-headed eagle, which is the state coat of arms.
The 230mm double-edged blade has a flattened diamond cross section and retains its original leather washer, nickel plating and sharp, factory edge. The ricasso is etched with the Yugoslavian crowned double-headed eagle. There is no maker’s mark. The blade is in excellent condition with minor marks consistent with being drawn and sheathed.
The hardwood grip has very heavy wear and has lost virtually all of the original leather, with the twisted wire present around the bare wooden grip. The brass pommel is in the shape of the Royal Yugoslav Crown. The sturdy metal scabbard is embossed with a stylised oak leaf motif. The brass furniture has oak leaf banding, with two suspension rings. The scabbard is in excellent condition with only minor wear to the brass chape. The knife sheathes and draws smoothly and is held firmly within the scabbard. The only issue is the button that releases the sheath appears to have been removed completely.
These daggers were used during the short war against Germany in April 1941, after which Yugoslavia fell. This rare dagger was in use for only a short period of about 2 years.
An example of this rare dagger can be found on page 53 of Kurt Glemser's "A Guide to Military Dress Daggers," Volume 1, and also on page 263 of "World of Dress Daggers 1900 - 1945," Volume 1, by Robert J. Berger.
Specifications:
Blade Length: 9 ½”
Overall length: 14 ½”
Crossguard: 3 ⅜”
Scabbard Length: 9 ⅞”
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