Slovakia. A Diplomatic Dagger, C.1940 Newly Listed framed in a full wreath

framed in a full wreath of laurel leaves

Early in 1944

to join a Combined Forces Expedition team to the Antarctic

Two notable expeditions for which did not receive any recognition by the award of a medal were Sir James Clark Ross's Antarctic Expedition of 1839-43 and Dr

The interior has its original light brown coloured leather liner

Slovakia. A Diplomatic Dagger, C.1940 Newly Listed framed in a full wreathThe dagger measures approximately 38cm (or 15 1 2 inches) in overall length; the grip and cross guard are constructed as one piece, displaying Slovak Coat of Arms just above the cross guard; the grip is bound in black leather and secured by means of two rivets; the blade is made of forged steel, unmarked, with sharp point, displaying minor marks and wear marks, overall in very fine condition; the scabbard is constructed of nickel fittings, and bound