Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. A rare example of the type of dress dagger that was approved for wear by officers of the Chinese Nationalist Army at the time of the Sino-Japanese war of 1937-1945. They were both finely and crudely made, with a great deal of variation apparent among surviving examples, this example is one of the finer variety.
This is a genuine rare Chinese Nationalist Army Officer's Dagger circa 1935. It measures approximately 15.5" with the scabbard on, this dagger features a 9 3/4 inch nickel-plated steel blade, magnetic, with dull edges, remaining bright and crisp with areas of wear and discoloration and retaining a sharp tip. The blade exhibits wear overall and some scuffing from extraction and return to the scabbard, along with spots in the plating, maintaining a natural shine, the blade rating is good.
Gilt brass crossguard that sits tight against the adjoining ferrule, the ferrule held in place with a single brass screw.
Handle is fabricated from age-toned multicolored celluloid, with eight rows of wire wrap. Gilt brass mounts adorned with Chinese Plum Blossoms. The grip is in very good condition with no damage.
Accompanied by its nickel-plated steel scabbard, magnetic, gilt brass fittings form the chape and locket, each held firmly in place by a single brass screw. The chape illustrates Chinese plum flower floral motif. Scabbard measures 11" in length. Overall a nice condition rare WWII Chinese Army Officer Dagger!
This is a genuine rare Chinese Nationalist Army Officer's Dagger circa 1935. It measures approximately 15.5" with the scabbard on, this dagger features a 9 3/4 inch nickel-plated steel blade, magnetic, with dull edges, remaining bright and crisp with areas of wear and discoloration and retaining a sharp tip. The blade exhibits wear overall and some scuffing from extraction and return to the scabbard, along with spots in the plating, maintaining a natural shine, the blade rating is good.
Gilt brass crossguard that sits tight against the adjoining ferrule, the ferrule held in place with a single brass screw.
Handle is fabricated from age-toned multicolored celluloid, with eight rows of wire wrap. Gilt brass mounts adorned with Chinese Plum Blossoms. The grip is in very good condition with no damage.
Accompanied by its nickel-plated steel scabbard, magnetic, gilt brass fittings form the chape and locket, each held firmly in place by a single brass screw. The chape illustrates Chinese plum flower floral motif. Scabbard measures 11" in length. Overall a nice condition rare WWII Chinese Army Officer Dagger!
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