Bulgarian Communist Parade Officer dagger dirk

We offer you a Bulgarian communist parade dagger , intended for all types of military forces. It was to be worn by officers and generals of the communist army and MVR. The model was established by a decree of the National Assembly, of 1951. The people who were the first to receive the dagger are the graduates of the Military Academy in 1957.
The dagger + scabbard is 34,4 cm/13,5 inches long. Dagger only is 32,9cm/13 inches.
Blade's length is 23,4 cm/9,2 inches. The hilt is made of white plastic material and it is lined with gold like bronze. On the "head" can be noticed a five-point star.

The scabbard lining is made of bronze and it is polished. The lining comprises 2 end parts and a brace in the middle. On one of the end parts, at the front, can be seen a lion in an upright position. The lion is the symbol of the Bulgarian army. This symbol is placed at the background of a shield and the rising sun, in a medallion like circle.
On the back side of the very same end part, in a medallion like the above, is depicted the Bulgarian Communist Party House in Sofia.

The carrier of the dagger is represented by two decorative bronze made chains ending with a massive hook clasp.

Overall VG+ condition! Blade is perfect !