Russia, Soviet Union. A Navy Officer’s Dirk, with Hanger, by the Zlatoust Factory Province of China the reverse double-stamped with an

the reverse double-stamped with an identity number of “903”

working in the iron works and gold mines

Private John Arbuckle

production was a private venture and the cost was borne by James Y

Russia, Soviet Union. A Navy Officer’s Dirk, with Hanger, by the Zlatoust Factory Province of China the reverse double-stamped with anA well preserved Soviet Navy Officers dirk, measuring 34 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 21. 5 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which retains factory original sharpening to the edges and tip. The obverse ricasso is maker marked with the logo of the Zlatoust Tool Factory, above a manufacture date of 57. The reverse ricasso bears a serial number of 01801. The blade sits securely within a bronze crossguard