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Title Pair of dirk straps
Nationality Croatian
Period c 1942-45
Sold

These are from the era of the Fascist regime in Croatia, which supported the Nazis in their administration of the Balkans, the key motif being the running Celtic-style strapwork on the buckles and the clips. They would have been worn by Croatian army officers when Yugoslavia broke up under Nazi pressure and a separate Croatian state was formed.

They appear to be made of leather with an off-white silk (?) fabric applied to the face. The buckles are of electro-plated nickel silver finish on some form of base metal. There do not appear to be any maker marks anywhere, but they are in reasonable condition with a little green verdigris here and there.

The dirk for these straps is rare enough, but you very rarely see the straps themselves.

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Edged Weapons : Dirks : Croatian : 20th Century]

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The day the blunderbuss arrives I could not stop looking and feeling the gun for at least one hour. My wife told me that I was sick........ I am very happy, it is a piece of craftsmanship! Well made! I have 5 blunderbusses but all iron barrel, also from England but this one is gorgeous with the Brass Barrel.

Please keep me informed when you have any other type of blunderbuss. Thanks my friend!

M R, USA, 04.08.2011

The dirk arrived this morning and I could not be happier with it! Excellent little piece, most unusual... I look forward to doing more business with you, as finance permits; rest assured you will be highly recommended to my collecting colleagues.

C C, Australia, 15.04.2009

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