Description
the strap stitched in place to the base of the stem
The large buttons are maker marked "WATERBURY BUTTON CO
Although Spain was neutral during the Second World War
in unissued and overall near mint condition
The recipient must have served on a ship which was registered in Ireland
Croatia, Independent State. A Second War Croatian Navy Officer's Dagger By Braca Knaus, Zagreb Archive the strap stitched in placeBronzed hilt fittings exhibit slight surface wear on the circular pommel, with center obverse raised inscription, "NHD" (Independent State of Croatia) within a twisted triplet border. The Navy style crossguard features quillons in the form of two dolphins facing an entwined (Croatian style) triplet motif on the quillon block. The white celluloid grip with horizontal grooves has few tiny hairline cracks, but otherwise showing hardly any use. Blade is