A Chinese Kuomintang Army Officer's Dagger Auction illustrating and discussing these medals

illustrating and discussing these medals

5 mm inclusive of its Imperial orchid suspension

promoted to Corporal and appointed Acting Sergeant the same day

48mm(w) x 31

The section relating to his pay is thoroughly filled out for the years of 1941 to 1945

A Chinese Kuomintang Army Officer's Dagger Auction illustrating and discussing these medalsMeasuring 403 mm in length with the scabbard on, nickel plated steel blade, magnetic, fuller in the middle of the blade on both sides, with dull edges and a semi sharp tip, exhibiting the usual in and out runner marks and scattered surface wear, the blade measuring 255 mm in length and rating better than fine. Brass crossguard and ferrule, the latter held in place by a screw on the reverse, oxidation evident on the upper of the crossguard, the handle