Croatia, Independent State. An Army Dagger, By Braca Knaus, Zagreb consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with a frontal view of

with a frontal view of a German battleship cutting through the waves

topped by a royal crown an inscription of “FUER VERDIENST” (“FOR MERIT”)

maker marked on reverse “Deschler & Sohn

An ovular medal constructed of zinc

Croatia, Independent State. An Army Dagger, By Braca Knaus, Zagreb consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with a frontal view ofManufactured by "Braca Knaus, Zagreb" (marked on the blade); fittings in silver platted bronze, blade nickel plated (good very fine condition); scabbard is straight, minor wear and moderate use, no major dents; handle in white synthetic material, worn, moderate wear; overall this dagger shows period wear and use, exhibits nice original patina throughout, overall very fine plus condition.