This Royal Yugoslavian police officer’s dagger was produced in Germany and has a nickel-plated steel blade, magnetic, features semi-sharp edges and a sharp tip. Both sides of the blade are etched with intricate foliage patterns, with one side displaying the crowned crowned double headed eagle of Serbia. The ricasso is maker marked on one side and has serbian inscription on the other. The blade fits securely into a brass handle, with a thin leather washer around the base, showing typical marks from extraction.
The crossguard has the inset into the obverse side of the crossguard with a functional push-button release that connects to the spring clip emerging from the blade’s ricasso. The handle is made from a single piece of composit mimicking bone, with ribbing that spirals around the handle. The ribbed sections feature an inset twisted wire that extends to the pommel, which is adorned with an intertwining knit pattern. Sme chipping and cracking of the plastic like material.
The scabbard is made of gilded bronze with a lightning design along most of its length. Two decorative bands with rope patterns and brass rings are attached for a hanger. The scabbard shows some wear and contact, but both the blade and scabbard are in very good condition.
Hanger: Velvet underlaid leather with brass fittings.
Signs of wear.