United States. A Civil War "Union" Knife United Republic of 97 mm x 114 mm

97 mm x 114 mm

there are only two known recipients of the Iron Trefoil First Class Cross with Oakleaves: Leader of the Independent State of Croatia

but this privately-purchased example

45 mm x 57 mm

dated April 22

United States. A Civil War "Union" Knife United Republic of 97 mm x 114 mmIn steel, magnetic, marked "SHEFFIELD" along with indistinguishable maker's mark above on the ricasso on one side, marked "UNION" in large capital letters on the blade on the other side, the handle bearing an ornate floral design, measuring 248 mm in length x 24 mm in width, not including the crossguard, pitting evident on the blade, fine.