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Miniature Imperial Naval Dagger
w/Ivory Grip & Chain Hanger. No maker. This
miniature Imperial Naval dagger measuring approximately
4 ¾" in length is complete with gold,
double chain, watch fob style hanger with upper
suspension ring, and is similar to the miniature
dagger worn by Mr. Thomas Wittmann at the annual
MAX Shows. Gilded-brass hilt fittings show light
surface wear to the closed crown style pommel, with
much frosting remaining in the recesses in the recesses
of the crossguard with fouled anchor motif on guillon
block. Genuine ivory grip shows light surface wear/age
toning with one crack on the left side running the
length of the grip. Plated stiletto blade grades
EX, showing speckling to the plating on the obverse/reverse
ricassos and lifting to the obverse/reverse tip,
but no nicks or damage to the tip. Blade is without
buffer pad. Gilded lightning bolt scabbard with
plain scabbard bands shows minor surface wear with
100% of the gilding remaining. Dagger is complete
with original miniature silver bullion portepee
showing dark age patina. Nice miniature dagger with
watch fob style hanger. EX+/EX++ (25829) $750.


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