Guide to Military Dress Daggers Vol. III, by Kurt Glemser

- Hardcover
- Copyright 1996
- 260 pages
- Lots of photos
- Book Size: 6 1/4 x 9 1/4 inches

The third of four volumes by the same author, this book follows the same format as Volume II, expanding upon the countries not covered in the previous volume. The largest of the four volumes, it too is a good book to help ID and broaden one's view of the military dress dagger.

A Guide to Military Dress Daggers, Volume 3 by Kurt Glemser is a hardcover book that details a variety of military dress daggers, with a focus on Italian Naval Cadet dirks, Romanian edged weapons, Austrian Pilot daggers, Croatian daggers from former Yugoslavia, Czech and Slovakian Pilot daggers, Swiss Army daggers, and Polish daggers. The book is richly illustrated with high-quality color photographs and provides information on the historical context, craftsmanship, and unique features of these weapons, making it a comprehensive resource for collectors and historians. It also includes a chapter on the art of Damascus with Egon Dinger.

Key features:
• Covers a diverse range of daggers: Includes detailed chapters on Italian Naval Cadet dirks, Romanian edged weapons, Austrian Pilot daggers, Croatian daggers, Czech and Slovakian Pilot daggers, Swiss Army daggers, and Polish daggers.
• Detailed and high-quality illustrations: The book is filled with high-quality, full-color photographs that showcase the intricate designs of the daggers.
• Authoritative content: Written by Kurt Glemser, a world-renowned expert in military dress daggers who is consulted by leading auction houses and private collectors.
• Resource for identification and authentication: Serves as an invaluable resource for identifying and authenticating military artifacts.
• Focus on historical context: Provides historical context, craftsmanship details, and distinguishing features of the weapons.