#42353
04/18/2009 10:06 PM
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Hello,
I purchased this extremly rare miniature dagger a few weeks ago.
The owner was a very high ranked officer, he was the chief of staff of the River Forces for a short period.
I hope you like it.
Janos
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#42354
04/18/2009 10:10 PM
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reverse
It's length is 12,8 cm = 5 inches.
I was lucky to purchase a few photos and documents with the dagger also.
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#42355
04/18/2009 10:11 PM
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#42356
04/18/2009 10:42 PM
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Ted, thank you for your comment. I have never seen another one before either.  Janos
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#42357
04/19/2009 03:38 AM
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Congratulations, Janos, an amazing item with the award document to go with it and pictures.
John
Always looking for Eickhorns and etched bayonets.
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#42358
05/02/2009 05:26 PM
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Thank you John.
I made photos with the normal River Forces dagger for size comparison.
Janos
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#42359
05/02/2009 05:27 PM
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#42360
05/03/2009 03:25 PM
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What a beautiful example of a full size river forces dagger. These are excellent examples.
Thank you for sharing.
Be sure to tell all your friends they are welcome here.
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#42361
05/07/2009 08:40 PM
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Hi Janos
nice photos of the daggers, but how do you know that the large one dagger is Hungarian river Force Dagger?
Tobi
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#42362
05/07/2009 09:30 PM
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Hi Tobi,
the answer is so simple: the full size dagger came directly from the family. I bought it from the son of the original owner.
I know it is very similar to the Royal Yugoslavian M1924/II Navy dagger, but it is Hungarian.
Janos
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#42363
05/07/2009 09:43 PM
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Janos: You are one lucky man... with such an amazing collection. Now, if you could only give me some good news for once about my Hungarian dagger/fake collection, I would be a happy man. Instead, you keep confirming my wife's opinion that I am an idiot. Thanks a lot, buddy.  John
Always looking for Eickhorns and etched bayonets.
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#42364
05/07/2009 10:17 PM
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Congrats Janos,have not seen this tread before.
You got 2 great daggers there,cant remember that i see them,on my visit??
Regards
Carlos1
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#42365
05/07/2009 10:32 PM
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Hi Carlo, the miniature is a newbie in my collection. But I think you saw the full size dagger, late at night, after beers and palinkas.  Perhaps I don't remember correctly?  JohnZ, You have a beautiful original Hungarian Air Forces officer dagger. Dozens of collectors would be happy with ONE original piece.  Best regards, Janos
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#42366
05/07/2009 10:44 PM
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Janos my friend,it is not easy to remember after palinkas But i have no photo of it at home. 
Regards
Carlos1
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#42367
05/07/2009 10:50 PM
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Carlo, don't worry! Next time you will take photos BEFORE palinkas.  Regards, Janos
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05/07/2009 10:57 PM
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that was a fantastic idea PS:U got PM
Regards
Carlos1
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#42369
05/08/2009 01:00 AM
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Hi Janos, having decided that my Hungarian Air dagger is as good as a nine dollar bill, how about my Yugo air dagger, do I need another refund?
Simon J Lawrence
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#42370
05/08/2009 01:01 AM
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Simon J Lawrence
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#42371
05/08/2009 07:23 AM
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Simon,
the maker mark looks OK, but the pictures are too small sized to tell you anything for sure.
Is the scabbard covered with leather?
In the subject of Yugoslavian daggers Tobi is your man.
I hope he will post his comments on your dagger here.
Janos
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#42372
05/08/2009 02:24 PM
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Hello Janos, Great job and thread. I willpost two daggers currently on Ebay, Yugo AF. The first is original in my opinion and is the locally produced version with the slightly curved blade and scabbard. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISA...%26otn%3D4%26ps%3D10This one closes in a few hours.
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#42374
05/08/2009 09:04 PM
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The first one seems to be a bargain at $356.
Here are some close ups of mine.
Simon J Lawrence
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05/08/2009 09:05 PM
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Simon J Lawrence
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05/08/2009 09:05 PM
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Simon J Lawrence
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05/08/2009 09:06 PM
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Simon J Lawrence
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#42378
05/09/2009 02:06 PM
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Simlaw,
To my eye yours is correct with both marks correct.
A truly beautiful example.
On the two daggers on Ebay, I note that the reproductions often sell for more than the originals.
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