Russia, Soviet Union. A Soviet Navy Officer’s Dirk, C.1945 certificate_of_authenticity as well as a recessed

as well as a recessed wooden “bed” for the barometer to sit in without moving within the case

He left for overseas service on August 12

he was redeployed to the reserve in Berlin

after completing year long program at the Sophien-Realgymnasium in Berlin with acceptable grades

It is presumed that this was an award for recognition of special achievement or service in the RAD

Russia, Soviet Union. A Soviet Navy Officer’s Dirk, C.1945 certificate_of_authenticity as well as a recessedAn extremely well preserved Soviet Navy officers dirk, measuring 345 mm in length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 215 mm long nickel plated magnetic metal blade with a sharpened tip and semi sharpened edges. The obverse ricasso bears a serial number of N001766. The blade sits firmly within the gilded bronze upper crossguard, presenting with hooked quillons, with a black leather washer covering the seam. The grip is constructed of light