Russia, Soviet Union. A Navy Officer’s Dirk, with Hanger, by the Zlatoust Factory Republic of 248 mm x 388 mm

248 mm x 388 mm

3rd Class (bronze gilt with red enamels

Each leg has a multi-stitched reinforcing patch stitched in place on the inner leg

Kommandeurkreuz in Gold)

Other Manchurian Awards)

Russia, Soviet Union. A Navy Officer’s Dirk, with Hanger, by the Zlatoust Factory Republic of 248 mm x 388 mmA 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