Original East German DDR Cold War NVA Honor Dagger With Hanger, Original Box, and Warranty Card - German Democratic Republic Availability_Both It was however wrapped with

It was however wrapped with electrical tape

and the tang of the blade is signed (Mei) with the characters 小 川 包 重 作 - OGAWA KANESHIGE SAKU

with a great patina of age

The effect approximates the look of the usual "dirty snow" that would be seen on the battlefield

Original East German DDR Cold War NVA Honor Dagger With Hanger, Original Box, and Warranty Card - German Democratic Republic Availability_Both It was however wrapped withOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is something you dont come across every day! This is a great condition unissued Honor Dagger from the East German Army. The so called Honor Dagger was awarded to graduates of the East German Officers School for obtaining the first officer rank, most likely at the Friedrich Engels Military Academy. This example has a matching box and warranty card with the same serial number on the ricasso, 08022. The