On both sides of the blade can be noticed specific Old Bulgarian-like ornamentation. There is an inscription in the middle which reads: “Duty and Honor”. This motto was borrowed from the Patriotic Youth’s Organization called “Brannik” that existed prior to 1945 in the Kingdom of Bulgaria. At the upper part is discreetly engraved the sign of the only authorized master of M2003 daggers, Kiril Kolikov, who has been a knife master for years on end. The sign is composed of the master’s initials: K & K and a dagger in the middle, all of them placed over a shield. The model is based on the royal model before WW2.
The dagger’s full length is 40,3 cm/15,8 inches.
The length of the knife only is 34,7 cm/13,6 inches;
The blade is 22,5 cm/8,9inches.
For the construction of the blade is used high-quality French, stainless steel, of the "T-50 MO" type.
The cross guard is massive and has 2 lion heads at both ends. On the one side is mounted the Bulgarian army’s symbol: a lion in an upright position, over a shield. On the other side can be noticed the sign of the military order “For Bravery”, which is the oldest Bulgarian order. At the base of the hilt is placed a ring with a decoration of oak leaves and acorns. The hilt is made of polycarbonate and is colored in yellow to signify that the dagger is for Infantry officers. It was used gold-like wire that is coiled twice. In the upper part can be noticed a subtly made, gold like crown ending with a cross.The scabbard is nickel-plated, with gold like elements with oak-leave ornamentation.
Unique patented model, perfect craftsmanship, quality materials, hand made.
Made for the gift and reward of senior generals and politicians.
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