{"product_id":"original-20th-century-argentine-naval-dirk-with-scabbard","title":"Original 20th Century Argentine Naval Dirk with Scabbard","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice 20th Century Naval Dirk, which is somewhere between an dagger and a short sword. These are usually given to cadets when they are in the academy, or to junior officers when they receive their first commission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example comes from the Republic of Argentina, and is from the second half of the 20th century. It features a 14 3\/4\" round pointed blade, and has an attractive eagles head pommel, with a white celluloid grip. The crossguard has two decorated langets, one with the crossed anchors for the navy, and the other with an image of a women who personifies \"Liberty\" wearing a \"Phrygian Cap\", a symbol of freedom used in the Argentine coat of arms. The fittings look to be brass, with a nickel flash coat under the final gilded finish, which is worn in many places. The scabbard is brass fit steel, and has two hanger rings, attached to brass fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition is very good, with the expected wear of age. The blade is in very good condition, and was originally plated, some of which is now worn. A seldom seen naval dagger, ready to add to your collection!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 14 3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Double Edge with Round Point\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 19 1\/2“\u003cbr\u003eCrossguard: 3 7\/8”\u003cbr\u003eScabbard Length: 16\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Made Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31906553167941,"sku":"ONSV8207","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV8207__02.jpg?v=1602869942","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-20th-century-argentine-naval-dirk-with-scabbard","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}