Russia, Soviet Union. A Navy Officer’s Dirk, with Hanger, by the Zlatoust Factory Province of China each quadrant of the cross

each quadrant of the cross are alternating lions and castles

where he was posted for temporary duty as Adjutant with the PPCLI on April 17

interior lined with off-white velvet

In a two-piece leather travel case

Russia, Soviet Union. A Navy Officer’s Dirk, with Hanger, by the Zlatoust Factory Province of China each quadrant of the crossA well preserved Soviet Navy Officers dirk, measuring 34 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 21. 5 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which retains factory original sharpening to the edges and tip. The obverse ricasso is maker marked with the logo of the Zlatoust Tool Factory, above a manufacture date of 57. The reverse ricasso bears a serial number of 01801. The blade sits securely within a bronze crossguard