{"product_id":"original-soviet-wwii-model-1940-naval-commander-s-dagger-with-early-no-button-scabbard-serial-no-02098-undated","title":"Original Soviet WWII Model 1940 Naval Commander’s Dagger with Early No-Button Scabbard - Serial No. 02098 - Undated","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good original \u003cb\u003eSoviet Model 1940 Naval Commander’s Dagger\u003c\/b\u003e, an early wartime pattern distinguished by its \u003cb\u003eno-button scabbard retention system\u003c\/b\u003e, yellow plastic grip, gilt-finished metal fittings, Soviet state symbolism, and black leather-covered scabbard with naval decoration. The blade ricasso is marked with a serial number on the ricasso: \u003cb\u003eNO 02098\u003c\/b\u003e, but there is no date or maker mark on the reverse side. This appears correct for a wartime dagger, but without a date we can only call it WWI era. The grip of some sort of yellow ochre type bone. The pommel has a \u003cb\u003eSoviet Star \u003c\/b\u003eon the tip, and the \u003cb\u003eUSSR Emblem\u003c\/b\u003e on the side. The brass mounted leather scabbard is engraved on the throat with a \u003cb\u003efouled anchor\u003c\/b\u003e on one side, and a \u003cb\u003eMan-o-War \u003c\/b\u003eon the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dagger is 12 1\/2 inches long with a 8 1\/2 inch double edged spear-point blade, a classic dagger design. The blade was sharpened during the period and has scattered wear with minor oxidation spotting coming through. The original thin leather blade buffer is retained, very rare to see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of the serial-numbered but otherwise unmarked blade, early no-button scabbard system, yellow plastic grip, Soviet star pommel, USSR state emblem, warship and fouled-anchor decoration, and surviving leather blade washer makes this a strong example of the Soviet Model 1940 naval commander’s dagger and an especially representative piece of wartime Soviet naval dress equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade Length: 8 3\/8\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Double Edged Spear Point Dagger\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 12¼“\u003cbr\u003eCrossguard: 3 1\/4”\u003cbr\u003eScabbard Length: 9¼\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45751526948933,"sku":"ONJR25DENV035","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/60024CB2-2BF1-44BD-8692-B97D1F227D36.jpg?v=1789401247","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-soviet-wwii-model-1940-naval-commander-s-dagger-with-early-no-button-scabbard-serial-no-02098-undated","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}