Original WWII Chinese National Revolutionary Army Officer Dagger with Scabbard
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Original Item: Only One Available. This is a rare example of the type of dress dagger that was approved for wear by officers of the Chinese National Revolutionary Army (國民革命軍) at the time of the Sino-Japanese war of 1937-1945. Often abbreviated as the NRA, the group was the military arm of the Kuomintang (KMT, or the Chinese Nationalist Party) from 1925 until 1947.
These officer's daggers were both finely and crudely made, with a great deal of variation apparent among surviving examples. This example is one of the overall nicer varieties, though the wire around the grip is quite crude. It measures approximately 14 1/2" with the scabbard on. Unsheathed, it is 15 1/4" long with a 9 3/4" nickel-plated steel blade, magnetic, with dull edges. The plating is heavily worn with pitting across the blade.
Gilt brass cross guard that sits loosely against the adjoining ferrule, which is held in place with a single brass screw. It retains the scabbard lock and button, which are working. The handle is very worn rayskin, with several rows of loose wire wrap, with decorative brass panels on each side, which come together at the pommel. These show some Chinese plum blossoms, though there is heavy denting.
The dagger comes with its nickel-plated steel scabbard, which has gilt brass fittings for the throat and drag, each held firmly in place by a single brass screw. Both fittings have Plum Blossom embossed decorations which match the handle. There is heavy wear to the plating here as well.
Overall a nice condition rare WWII Chinese Army Officer Dagger!
Specifications:
Blade Length: 9 3/4"
Blade Style: Double Edge Spear Point.
Overall length: 15 1/4“
Crossguard: 2 1/8”
Scabbard Length: 10 5/8”
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