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Description
The Uruguayan Air Force Cadet Dagger is an elegant weapon with unique characteristics. The dagger’s handle is round, made of white plastic and wrapped with wire along spiral grooves. On the lower part of the handle there is a cylindrical bushing with an ornament of oak leaves, and the head of the handle, spherical and cast together with the upper bushing, is decorated with a relief image of the national emblem of Uruguay. The head is screwed onto the tang of the blade and is equipped with a flat round button on top.

The crossguard is made of cast metal in in the form of a flying eagle, and all metal parts of the hilt are cast from aluminum. The blade is flat, hexagonal and double-edged, nickel-plated, without a heel, with the manufacturer’s mark under the crossguard. On the blade there is an inscription “REPÚBLICA ORIENTAL DEL URUGUAY” on the other side “FUERZA AEREA URUGUAYA”, on the heel of the blade there is a mark Hörster E. & F. Co., Solingen.

The scabbard is metal, solid, with an ornament of oak leaves and three relief belts on the rounded end. The scabbard fittings include a thin mouth and massive overlay nuts with oak leaf decoration, on which the movable rings for the sword belts are attached.

Historical Note Air Force Cadet Dagger, Uruguay

Uruguay has a long and complex history, dating back to the 16th century when the Spanish began their conquest of South America. Over the years, Uruguay has experienced various wars and political changes, from conquest by the Spanish and Portuguese to independence in the early 19th century. In 1930, the country adopted a constitution, becoming the Oriental Republic of Uruguay.

Uruguay’s weaponry and equipment were heavily influenced by Britain, especially during periods of external conflict such as the Great War and the Paraguayan War. This influence was also evident in the design of the Uruguayan Air Force dagger, which was based on the German 1937 officer’s dagger, but without the Nazi insignia.

The dagger was likely adopted in the post-war years and may have remained in use until the late 20th century. This dagger, like many other weapons of that time, has historical significance as part of the military tradition of Uruguay.