Auction 33
AUCTION # 33 ANTIQUE ARMS, ARMOR & DECORATIONS
By HELIOS
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Jun 19, 2022
HELIOS AUCTIONS 1050 Second Avenue Gallery # 52 New York, NY 10022 USA, United States
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Antique arms, armor, medals, decorations, uniforms, and more.
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LOT 234:
A RUSSIAN IMPERIAL WWI ST. GEORGE AWARD NAVAL DIRK
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Sold for: $8,500
Start price:
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2,000
Estimated price :
$3,000 - $4,000
Buyer's Premium: 28%
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A RUSSIAN IMPERIAL WWI ST. GEORGE AWARD NAVAL DIRK
A Russian naval officer's award dirk "For Bravery", WWI. The pommel is of a flattened ball form with a protruding rim featuring an enamel miniature of St. George's Cross order. On both sides of the crossguard, there is an inscription in Cyrillic "For Bravery". The top fitting has an engraved monogram of the owner: "ML" in Cyrillic. The four-side fullered diamond-shaped blade is decorated with an etched Impartial Russian double-headed eagle. Features an original tassel made of orange and black silk with a solid core knot, and braided silver thread.
Dimensions: L: 17 1/2 in., (44.5 cm.)
Condition: Good overall, scabbard leather shows soame wear, the blade is very lightly pitted toward the tip.
