Lot 256
Superb Quality, Gold-Damascened Small Sword, France, circa 1740–1760.
Estimate
EUR 1500.00 - 2000.00Starting Bid
EUR 1500.00Lot 150
Extra rare Award Navy dirk "As a reward" in the case, Soviet Union, 1954.
Estimate: EUR 5000.00 - 7000.00
Starting Bid: EUR 5000.00
Item details
Description
Extra rare Award Navy dirk "As a reward" in the case, Soviet Union, 1954. Straight, double-edged, chrome-plated blade, image of a laurel wreath on one side. At the base on one side is the manufacturer's mark "ZIK 1954" and on the other side is the number N0275. The handle is made of special plastic, the guard and brass fittings of the hilt are gilded. On the guard is the inscription "As a reward." On the guard there is a gilded plate with the inscription “To Captain First Rank V.S. Bykov from the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy 02/3/1955.” On the top there is a “ruby” five-pointed star. The wooden scabbard is covered with black leather, the brass fittings are gilded and additionally decorated with oak leaf patterns. Wooden case with a lock and red velvet inside. A rare dirk made individually to award distinguished officers of the Soviet Navy. An excellent Soviet dirk in excellent condition. Box size 39x12x4 cm.
Condition
Excellent condition
Dimensions
Width 12 cm / 4.7 in
Height 39 cm / 15.4 in
Depth 4 cm / 1.6 in