Model
M1954
Inscription
Honor i Ojczyzna
Blade
double-edged
Length
378 mm
Weight
299 g
Condition
EXC++
Polish Air Force Officer’s Dagger M1954 with Scabbard – “Honor i Ojczyzna”
Polish Air Force Officer’s Dagger Model 1954 with matching scabbard. The blade bears the decorative inscription “Honor i Ojczyzna” (“Honor and Fatherland”) on the obverse. Characteristic features of the Air Force version include the silver-colored fittings and the red-and-white checkerboard emblem of the Polish Air Force mounted on the throat fitting of the scabbard. Overall length approximately 378 mm.
Grip: Smooth grip made from ivory-colored synthetic material. The pommel features the Polish eagle emblem. Crossguard, pommel and grip fittings are finished in silver color and display age-related signs of use and patina. The slightly curved crossguard includes an opening for attachment of a portepee.
Blade: Double-edged blade with pronounced central ridge and symmetrical tip. The obverse bears the decorative inscription “Honor i Ojczyzna” (“Honor and Fatherland”). The surface is bright / nickel-plated and shows age- and storage-related traces.
Scabbard: Black leather-covered metal scabbard with silver-colored fittings and two suspension rings. The upper fitting features the red-and-white checkerboard emblem of the Polish Air Force. The scabbard shows age-related wear and storage traces, while remaining in overall good collectible condition.
Historical Background: Polish Air Force Officer’s Dagger Model 1954
After the Second World War, military daggers were reintroduced in Poland for ceremonial and representative purposes. The Model 1954 was introduced for officers of the Polish Air Force and followed the general form of earlier Polish officer dagger traditions, particularly the Model 1924.
Characteristic features of the Air Force version include the silver-colored metal fittings and the red-and-white checkerboard emblem on the scabbard, a traditional insignia of the Polish Air Force.
The blade inscription “Honor i Ojczyzna” (“Honor and Fatherland”) represents one of the typical patriotic motifs found on Polish military daggers. These daggers primarily served as parade and presentation weapons for officers.
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