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 An ornate diagonal faceted ended

An ornate diagonal faceted ended silver gilt star with finely enameled flaming heart with cross affixed by silver pin

with a frontal view of a German battleship cutting through the waves

An ovular medal constructed of zinc

with the inscription “ZUR ERINNERUNG AN MEINE DIENSTZEIT” (“IN MEMORY OF MY SERVICE

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

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 An ornate diagonal faceted endedManufactured 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.