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ARTIFACT:
This is a rare Model 1946 Spanish Air Force non-commissioned officer pilot dagger with hangers. The dagger has a Fabrica Nacional Toledo (National Arsenal) "FN" maker mark on the ricasso. It comes in its original scabbard with decorative bands and chained hangers. The guard has a small wing on one side and a crest on the reverse.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1946.
SIZE:
Approximately 19-1/4" in length and 3-1/2" in width (at guard); blade only: 14-1/8" in length and 3/4" in width; scabbard only: approximately 15-5/8" in length and 1" in width; about 20-1/4" total length (while in scabbard); hanger hangs about 10" in length off dagger.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Steel blade, painted grip, chrome-plated brass scabbard.
ATTACHMENT:
Hanger with buckles and clips.
MARKINGS:
FN TOLEDO (Fabrica Nacional /National Arsenal maker mark) under crown.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a post-WWII Spanish Air Force weapons collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON-DMM-25-13 LIIEX11/13 SLGFJX1/15 SLGBEX4/15 SLFBEX11/15 SLEGEX5/16 RET10/16
CONDITION:
8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The dagger has only light wear.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
