Kingdom of Yugoslavia: Dagger worn by naval officers

Inv. No.: P4386 / P5901

 

Dagger worn by naval officers

 

Dagger was part of the official uniform of the officers serving in the Navy of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia

 

It was worn by Ivan Guštin, Captain 1st Rank - Mechanical Engineer, born in 1896 at Zgonik. He acquired this rank in 1940. 

Made in Officers Cooperative

 

Used in the Navy of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia

 

Used in the 1927–1941 period

 

Material: metal, ivory 

 

Dimensions: width 7.5 cm, length 51 cm, thickness 2.2 cm