A Chinese Republic Naval Officer's Dagger 1927-1948 Newly Listed GOLD and enamel centrepiece

GOLD and enamel centrepiece

scattered surface wear on the obverse

impressed (Major W

22mm(w) x 28mm(h)

a moderately worn medal bar

A Chinese Republic Naval Officer's Dagger 1927-1948 Newly Listed GOLD and enamel centrepieceMeasuring 402 mm in length with the scabbard on, nickel plated steel blade, magnetic, fuller in the middle of the blade on both sides, with dull edges and having a sharp tip, exhibiting the usual in and out runner marks and scattered surface wear, the blade measuring 272 mm in length, rating near very fine, the dagger itself measuring 397 mm. Brass crossguard and ferrule, the wooden handle in faux tortoise shell and wrapped in eight rows of twisted