Austria, Empire. A Rare Lloyd's Dagger Auction one with a pinback

one with a pinback

chipping evident in the white enamels on the edge of the arm at 9 o'clock on the reverse

maker marked “L/56” (for Funk & Brüninghaus

1 Clasp - PEGU

GRV (unnamed as issued

Austria, Empire. A Rare Lloyd's Dagger Auction one with a pinbackAustrian made, dagger with a nickel plated steel blade, magnetic, with sharp edges and a very sharp tip, with a red felt washer at the base of blade, exhibiting marks common to extraction from the scabbard along with surface wear and measuring 262 mm in length, the blade rating fine. The crossguard, handle and pommel are in bronze gilt, all of which incorporate a series of ornate swirls, leafing and shell designs, the centre portion on both sides of