Russia, Soviet Union. A Soviet Navy Officer’s Dirk, C.1945 certificate_of_authenticity after completing year long program

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

He left for overseas service on August 12

One attack against a patrol vessel was followed by a severe enemy counter-attack during which the Flying Fish was severely damaged

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 after completing year long programAn 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