Germany, Kriegsmarine. An Officer’s Dress Dagger, with Dedications, to Kapitän zur See Theodor Kynass certificate_of_authenticity Pflanzer-Baltin became General Inspector of

Pflanzer-Baltin became General Inspector of the infantry in 1917 and subsequently Supreme Commander of Austro-Hungarian infantry in Albania

A rare example in overall very fine condition

obverse with a central white enameled medallion with a green enameled laurel wreath

It was later extended to members of the SANDF who were involved in specific operations

a certificate of employment

Germany, Kriegsmarine. An Officer’s Dress Dagger, with Dedications, to Kapitän zur See Theodor Kynass certificate_of_authenticity Pflanzer-Baltin became General Inspector of(Kriegsmarine Dolch fr Offiziere). An interesting Kriegsmarine Officers dress dagger, measuring 42 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 25. 5 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which retains factory original sharpening to the tip. Notably, the obverse of the blade bears a hand etched dedication reading KYNASS, KAPITN Z. SEE (W), KOMMANDANT DES ART. ARS. DRONTHEIM, indicating ownership by Kapitn zur See Theodor