Imperial Navy officer’s dagger “For Bravery,” with a gilded bronze...
Imperial Navy officer’s dagger “For Bravery,”
with a gilded bronze spherical pommel decorated with the monogram of Tsar Nicholas II (the top portion is missing), a fluted tang, gilded bronze “S”-shaped guard engraved in Cyrillic with “For Bravery” on both sides; steel blade; in a black leather scabbard with gilded bronze fittings decorated with laurel leaves. Some missing parts and wear; the tang needs to be reattached.
Russia, reign of Tsar Nicholas II (1896–1917).
L. 23 cm (blade). L. 36.5 cm (overall).
Imperial Navy officer’s dagger “For Bravery,”
with a gilded bronze spherical pommel decorated with the monogram of Tsar Nicholas II (the top portion is missing), a fluted tang, gilded bronze “S”-shaped guard engraved in Cyrillic with “For Bravery” on both sides; steel blade; in a black leather scabbard with gilded bronze fittings decorated with laurel leaves. Some missing parts and wear; the tang needs to be reattached.
Russia, reign of Tsar Nicholas II (1896–1917).
L. 23 cm (blade). L. 36.5 cm (overall).