Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Soviet Army (Land Forces) Officer’s Dress Dagger.
The dagger dated 1957, the pommel bearing the Soviet state seal with 15 scrolls representing the then current number of republics in the USSR. The throat maker marked in correct electric pencil engraved style, "ZIK ‘57" and serial numbered "ПО1121". Medium toned lightly speckled Bakelite grip. Top fitting of the scabbard bearing the image of the Kremlin tower. The dagger measuring approx. 34 cm, including scabbard. One of the last Soviet Army daggers with ZIK maker mark produced prior to the 1958 change in military uniform code. The brilliant blade with only minor in and out wear, the brass fittings with toned unpolished finish. The leather covering to scabbard in good condition with only a few small marks and scuffs. The brass chape or trim to bottom fitting of scabbard with a few small scratches, consistent with service use, very good condition £100-£140

This is an age restricted lot: the successful buyer will be required to either collect in person, or arrange specialist shipping.