Russia, Soviet Union. A Navy Officer’s Dirk, with Hanger, by the Zlatoust Factory Republic of wear to the 9 o’clock

wear to the 9 o’clock arm from contact

Kommandeurkreuz in Gold)

attached to frame

additional ten years' service bar sewn in place and maple leaf clasp pinned in place on its original ribbon with pinback

Russia, Soviet Union. A Navy Officer’s Dirk, with Hanger, by the Zlatoust Factory Republic of wear to the 9 o’clockA well preserved Soviet Navy Officers dirk, measuring 34 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 21. 5 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which retains factory original sharpening to the edges and tip. The obverse ricasso is maker marked with the logo of the Zlatoust Tool Factory, above a manufacture date of 57. The reverse ricasso bears a serial number of 01801. The blade sits securely within a bronze crossguard