Hungary, Kingdom. A 1940 Dated Hungarian Pilot's Dress Dagger Auction Archive missing its backplate in overall

missing its backplate in overall better than very fine condition

in silvery wire

hand embroidered silver bullion eagle on thick black wool

7 mm inclusive of its ball suspension

Hungary, Kingdom. A 1940 Dated Hungarian Pilot's Dress Dagger Auction Archive missing its backplate in overallA fine example of WW2 period Hungarian pilot's officer's dagger; overall length is approximately 36. 5cm (or 14 inches); grip is constructed of black synthetic material, in excellent condition; crossguard and pommel are finely executed, in silver plated bronze, excellent condition; blade is engraved, with gold inlay depicting Hungarian Royal Coat of Arms, and is also maker marked on one side; the reverse display Officer's name and date "1940", blade