WW2 era Dutch M1888 naval midshipman’s dagger, scabbard, belt & chains

Description

WW2 era Dutch M1888 naval midshipman’s dagger, scabbard, belt & chains. Gilt urn shaped pommel, with white elastoline turned, thin grip. Gilt straight quillon guard, with central anchor & bow motif. 23cm long, double edge blade, showing manufacture by E & F Horster Solingen & retailer engraved for J.W. Houfer Schiedam. Excellent acid etching to both sides, showing fouled anchor, fish, tridents & foliate patterns. Near mint blade, commensurate with the gilt finished scabbard, showing similar patterns. Retains leather belt, keepers & gilt hanging chains.