Presentation dagger of the GDR, inscription "Ministry for State Security", general's/admiral's dagger in a box with a gold-plated shield, inscription "Presented by the Minister for National Defense of the GDR"
Presentation dagger of a general/admiral with gold-plated and twisted handle winding in an elaborately crafted presentation box
The handle and crossguard are fire-gilded. As is the decorated pommel with the state coat of arms of the GDR.
Yellowish plastic handle.
Double-edged, double-grooved blade.
Blued iron scabbard with gold-plated fittings on two carrying rings. The blade is engraved with "Ministry for State Security". On the upper fitting, the state coat of arms of the GDR and an oak branch are embossed in relief.
In a magnificent and elaborately crafted presentation case made of red leather with the GDR state emblem embossed in gold and the imprint "For the protection of workers and farmers". Inside part with red fabric insert and gold-plated presentation plaque with cursive lettering inside
with engraving "Presented by the Minister for National Defense of the GDR".
For sale from 18 years of age, proof of age required