{"product_id":"original-yugoslavian-wwii-m1939-army-officer-s-dagger-with-scabbard","title":"Original Yugoslavian WWII M1939 Army Officer’s Dagger with Scabbard","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is an extremely scarce WWII Yugoslavian Army Dagger. This pattern dagger was introduced in 1939 for high-ranking army officers. The scabbard bears a crowned double-headed eagle, which is the state coat of arms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 230mm double-edged blade has a flattened diamond cross section and retains its original leather washer, nickel plating and sharp, factory edge. The ricasso is etched with the Yugoslavian crowned double-headed eagle. The other side of the ricasso has Cryllic letters that translate to \u003cstrong\u003eOfficers Cooperative\u003c\/strong\u003e. The blade is in excellent condition with minor marks consistent with being drawn and sheathed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hardwood grip has a beautiful patina and wear, with the twisted wire present and tight. The brass pommel is in the shape of the Royal Yugoslav Crown. The sturdy metal scabbard is embossed with a stylised oak leaf motif. The brass furniture has oak leaf banding, with two suspension rings. The scabbard is in excellent condition with only minor wear to the brass chape. The knife sheathes and draws smoothly and is held firmly within the scabbard. The only issue is the button that releases the sheath is broken and requires some pressure to open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese daggers were used during the short war against Germany in April 1941, after which Yugoslavia fell. This rare dagger was in use for only a short period of about 2 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn example of this rare dagger can be found on page 53 of Kurt Glemser's \"A Guide to Military Dress Daggers,\" Volume 1, and also on page 263 of \"World of Dress Daggers 1900 - 1945,\" Volume 1, by Robert J. Berger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 9 ½”\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 14 ½”\u003cbr\u003eCrossguard: 3 ⅜”\u003cbr\u003eScabbard Length: 9 ⅞”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41901005733957,"sku":"ONJR24ASJ044","price":1195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR24ASJ044__01_9791ebb6-da84-469c-a16a-5e076c60a12b.jpg?v=1728182093","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-yugoslavian-wwii-m1939-army-officer-s-dagger-with-scabbard","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}