Hungary, Kingdom. A 1940 Dated Hungarian Pilot's Dress Dagger Auction 51mm (w) x 13

51mm (w) x 13

Owing to night getting brighter forced to give up enterprise as enemy seemed to be expecting us

1911 to October 18

Copper gilt with black and white enamels

Hungary, Kingdom. A 1940 Dated Hungarian Pilot's Dress Dagger Auction 51mm (w) x 13A fine example of WW2 period Hungarian pilot's officer's dagger; overall length is approximately 36. 5cm (or 14 inches); grip is constructed of black synthetic material, in excellent condition; crossguard and pommel are finely executed, in silver plated bronze, excellent condition; blade is engraved, with gold inlay depicting Hungarian Royal Coat of Arms, and is also maker marked on one side; the reverse display Officer's name and date "1940", blade