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Germany, Imperial. An Unusual Imperial Dagger, c.1916

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Germany, Imperial. An Unusual Imperial Dagger, c.1916

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Germany, Imperial. An Unusual Imperial Dagger, c.1916

(Dolch). A German dagger measuring 400 mm in length with the scabbard on, it features a 237 mm nickel-plated steel (magnetic) blade, the obverse ricasso is engraved “DOUAI 1914/16,” crossguard with quillon and pommel exhibiting light contact and wear, both plates of the grip are held in place by two rivets and central pins, accompanied by a metal (non-magnetic) and leather scabbard with frog stud, ball finial, single screw in the throat, in addition to a Bavarian portepee, and in overall fine condition.

Footnote: During the First World War, the 1st and 5th Bavarian Reserve Divisions were in and near Douai, France.