A Second War Croatian Air Force Dagger with Hangers by BRAĆA KNAUS

A Croatian Air Force Dagger with Hangers by BRAĆA KNAUS; Measuring 430 mm with scabbard, this dagger features a 245 mm nickel-plated blade, magnetic, with unsharpened edges, remaining bright with few rusty spots, having a very sharp tip. The blade is maker marked "BRAĆA KNAUS = ZAGREB" on the reverse ricasso. Faint scratches overall, common to extraction and return to the scabbard, natural shine, in very good condition. Exhibiting traces of rust where it butts the crossguard. Nicely-detailed two-sided eagle crossguard, the reverse eagle exhibiting light surface wear. Fittings in silver-plated tombac, daggerhandle in a synthetic off-white material, with hairline cracks, which is usual for this type of dagger, but no chipping. Hilt is completed by an original blue portepee in the correct tie, exhibiting slight wear. Scabbard also in silver-plated tombac, free of dents, with two rings attached, measuring 287 mm in length, slightly rusty, showing age and wear. Accompanied by original dagger hangers, embroidered uppers, leather backers, ornate design on the clips and buckles matching that of the scabbard, showing wear from active use and age, very fine. Overall, in very good condiiton and scarce to find with hangers and portepee.