Army Officer’s Dagger By Wkc Auction British and Austro-Hungarian diplomacy aimed

British and Austro-Hungarian diplomacy aimed at preventing Russian intervention in the hope that the Ottoman government would succeed in suppressing the rebellion

50 Years Clasp on the ribbon

Naming is officially impressed in small capitals

marked "Steaua Romaniei Mare Ofiter Civil" on the lid

a Royal Society scientific party went aboard the "floating laboratory" anchored at Sheerness

Army Officer’s Dagger By Wkc Auction British and Austro-Hungarian diplomacy aimedThis is a textbook of this early type of dagger. The silver plating grades near 100%, with the finish having that 60 plus year old matching patina. The pommel is the 12 oak leaf style Type A displaying some wear to the edges and the top surfaces. The oak leaves exhibit outstanding detail and workmanship! The grip is a beautiful deep pumpkin orange color. There is age soiling to the recess areas, in addition to some very minor chipping. The cross guard