An Army Dagger By Wkc Archive Order of Merit

Order of Merit

worked as a printer prior to enlisting in the Royal Engineers in 1899 at Eastbourne

1919 and was taken on strength as a Class 1 Clerk

formed by reinforced overlapping strips of silver bullion

Accompaning the miniatures in the 430 mm x 795 mm matted frame are a sepia-toned photograph of the Major wearing the fullsize medals

An Army Dagger By Wkc Archive Order of MeritAn Army Dagger by WKC This Dagger is untouched since the war. It has not been cleaned and exhibits the fine patina that one would expect after nearly 70 years. An early example by maker "WKC, Solingen", the blade shows cross graining, the usual slight wear from contact with the scabbard on removal with only the tip showing a possible drop at some point, otherwise extremely fine. Silver plated fittings and a desirable orange yellow grip without