Royal Bulgarian Army Pre-WWII Infantry Officer Dress Dagger

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Royal Bulgarian Army Pre-WWII Infantry Officer Dress Dagger:
$2300.00

No maker. An example of this extremely rare dagger appears on pages 36-38 of World of Dress Daggers 1900-1945 by Robert J. Berger.
Silver-plated hilt fittings show light surface age patina to the undamagedopen Bulgarian Simon's crown pommel which is complete with its delicate cross in perfect condition. Gross guard is in the form of two outward facing lion heads with raised Bulgarian crest on the obverse center. Reverse features a raised facsimile of the Bulgarian Military Order for Bravery.
Medium orange celluloid grip with no cracks or chips and with tight twisted silver wire wrap present.
Plated double-etched blade grades excellent with light surface wear/runner marks. Obverse blade features the Bulgarian Simon's crown and Cyrillic "BN" (cipher of King Boris III-1918-1945), while the reverse features the Cyrillic inscription, "Za Nami Boga" (God is with us). Dent-free, silver-plated German Army Officer pattern scabbard shows light surface wear with overall age patina and some minor gray speckling. Nice rare example in superb vintage condition!

S/H - $40 in US