Croatia, Independent State. An Army Dagger, By Braca Knaus, Zagreb consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the exterior of the lid

the exterior of the lid embossed “Flakkampf Abzeichen” in golden gothic lettering

surrounded by the inscription "ZUR ERINNERUNG AN DIE FAHRT DES "Z

maker marked on reverse “Deschler & Sohn

from the Supreme Soviet of the Georgian SSR

Croatia, Independent State. An Army Dagger, By Braca Knaus, Zagreb consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the exterior of the lidManufactured by "Braca Knaus, Zagreb" (marked on the blade); fittings in silver platted bronze, blade nickel plated (good very fine condition); scabbard is straight, minor wear and moderate use, no major dents; handle in white synthetic material, worn, moderate wear; overall this dagger shows period wear and use, exhibits nice original patina throughout, overall very fine plus condition.