A Chinese Republic Naval Officer's Dagger 1927-1948 Auction red stencilled Canadian Engineers insignia

red stencilled Canadian Engineers insignia painted on the front

gilt eagle on the lid

1940 (SS Stammkompanie Norwegen was presumably headquartered in Oranienburg)

York County

on incorrect Victory Medal ribbon as worn by the veteran

A Chinese Republic Naval Officer's Dagger 1927-1948 Auction red stencilled Canadian Engineers insigniaMeasuring 402 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 having a sharp tip, exhibiting the usual in and out runner marks and scattered surface wear, the blade measuring 272 mm in length, rating near very fine, the dagger itself measuring 397 mm. Brass crossguard and ferrule, the wooden handle in faux tortoise shell and wrapped in eight rows of twisted