Extremely Rare Model 1946 Hungarian Air Force Dagger Named to J‡nos Jaroci

This is an extremely rare Model 1946 Hungarian Air Force dagger. It is named on the blade to the original owner, possibly J‡nos Jaroci, and dated 1946 as well. The dagger comes with its original, very decorative scabbard. The dagger's spiraling handle is in Bakelite and is topped with an eagle's head. This dagger is maker marked and has a release button upon the opposite side from the great wing guard.

Circa 1946.

Dagger: approximately 14-1/4" in length and 3-7/8" in width; scabbard: approximately 10" in length and 1" in width; blade only: approximately 9-5/8" in length and 13/16" in width.

Steel blade; brass scabbard, guard, pommel; black composite resin grip.

Release button; rings on scabbard.

22, shield maker's mark, KOZAK; difficult-to-read inscription naming owner (J‡nos Jaroci? Jarnoci?) 1946.

This is from a foreign militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. KEZAR VEJJX13 LAHEJX1/13 SADJJX10/13

8+ (Excellent): The dagger shows little wear.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.