Slovakia. A Diplomatic Dagger, C.1940 Auction Boer War map and movements

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with a fine corduroy-patterned obverse consisting of golden-yellow embroidery in a longitudinal fashion

usually translated as "shame on anyone who thinks evil of it" and used as the motto of the British chivalric Order of the Garter)

/ Each one smiling without a frown

Slovakia. A Diplomatic Dagger, C.1940 Auction Boer War map and movementsThe dagger measures approximately 38cm (or 15 1 2 inches) in overall length; the grip and cross guard are constructed as one piece, displaying Slovak Coat of Arms just above the cross guard; the grip is bound in black leather and secured by means of two rivets; the blade is made of forged steel, unmarked, with sharp point, displaying minor marks and wear marks, overall in very fine condition; the scabbard is constructed of nickel fittings, and bound