Yugoslavia, Kingdom. A Model 1939 Army Officer’s Dagger GTRexclude A partially-intact olive-drab leather liner

A partially-intact olive-drab leather liner surrounds the rim

previously to 1789 Knights (of the Order) of Saint Benedict of Aviz (Ordem de São Bento de Aviz) or Friars of Santa Maria of Évora

while the reverse features an unspoiled shield for the addition of an owner’s monogram

East Medal Stickpin - Silvered bronze and black enamels

and an inspection mark of “M”

Yugoslavia, Kingdom. A Model 1939 Army Officer’s Dagger GTRexclude A partially-intact olive-drab leather linerA well preserved Royal Yugoslav Army Officers Model 1939 dress dagger, measuring 38. 5 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 24 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade. Acid etched onto the obverse of the ricasso is a Yugoslav coat of arms flanked by an inscription of , indicating distribution by the Officers Cooperative in Belgrade. The reverse of the ricasso bears an additional enlarged Yugoslav coat of arms. The