A Chinese Kuomintang Army Officer's Dagger GTRexclude A worn example with date

A worn example with date worn off the centre

with two rows of six brass eyelets each and a black leather support patch on the reverse on one end and a brass two-pronged buckle on the other end

The left forearm has two Good Conduct Stripes in light and dark beige sewn on a brown green wool patch

Type II - Bronze

A Chinese Kuomintang Army Officer's Dagger GTRexclude A worn example with dateMeasuring 403 mm in length with the scabbard on, nickel plated steel blade, magnetic, fuller in the middle of the blade on both sides, with dull edges and a semi sharp tip, exhibiting the usual in and out runner marks and scattered surface wear, the blade measuring 255 mm in length and rating better than fine. Brass crossguard and ferrule, the latter held in place by a screw on the reverse, oxidation evident on the upper of the crossguard, the handle