An update of my Croatian Collection

**martinsuper** · 03-21-2012, 01:47 PM

My new purchase

Yugoslav Royal Sword, German Contract from Alexander Coppel, converted in 1941 for Croatian Army use.

I am still looking for a Croatian original M41, but this at least kills my thirst.

Collection overview

I need to make some decisions. I have been collecting WW2 Croatian, German Police, SS, 1991 Croatian, and US Army Air Corp. I think its time to try to pick ONE OR TWO!

**Scout** · 03-21-2012, 02:22 PM

Its beautiful. Congrats. I like how the coat of arms was incorporated into the basket hilt.
Tough choice - what to collect. I hope you find out.
Some of these eastern european pre-war daggers and sabres are simply fantastic.
I was in Bulgaria a few years ago and stumbled over a WWII Bulgarian officers dagger.
It was very expensive, so I didnt bite. But i have been monitoring them ever since from time to time. Some day.....
There was also a shop with a water cooled Maxim complete with water canister, carriage and shield. Price was not bad, but I was flying out and predicted, that dragging the Maxim behind me through customs might present a slight problem.

**don_kihotis7** · 03-21-2012, 02:42 PM

Nice collection

**Scout** · 03-21-2012, 02:50 PM

Any chance of close-ups of the Croatian daggers, please?

**martinsuper** · 03-21-2012, 02:53 PM

by Scout

Any chance of close-ups of the Croatian daggers, please?

Is it alright if I get it done tomorrow? I will be out of the office all day today and don't have a chance to stop home for a minute.

**banksy** · 03-21-2012, 03:00 PM

VERY nice collection ! Very well displayed !

Kind regards
Alex

**Scout** · 03-21-2012, 03:01 PM

by martinsuper

Is it alright if I get it done tomorrow? I will be out of the office all day today and don't have a chance to stop home for a minute.

Of course, its alright.
Just when ever you have the time.
This week, next week or when ever you feel you have a moment.
Thank you very much in advance.

**StuG III** · 03-21-2012, 03:28 PM

Beautiful collection Martin.

Tom

**martinsuper** · 03-21-2012, 04:16 PM

I managed to stop at home on the way to a meeting. Here you go.

First dagger is Croatian Army, made by Bodek.
Second is Ustasa Treasury Guard (very rare) typically unmarked but made by Braca Knaus.
Third is a Braca Knaus made Croatian Army dagger. Plastic coated wood handle is losing its coating. I have done some research on recoating it and it is possible. Maybe someday.