Composite marine (?) dagger. Multi-part handle in polished or molded ivory (Elephantidae spp) (pre-Convention), with pommel carved with an eagle's head, open beak; one eye in faceted red stone. Straight, chamfered iron crosspiece. Triangular-section blade with two cutting edges and two median ridges. With black leather scabbard with two brass fittings (unsuitable / too long). Reassembled in the second half of the 19th century. Total gross weight (with scabbard): 299 g. Blade length: 24 cm - Total length (with scabbard): 42.2 cm - Width: 8.5 cm. Cracks and a few chips and splinters to the hilt; hole under the throat (probably former attachment of a guard branch); old restoration to the beak; plugged through-hole; accident to the eye and the other missing; a few spots of oxidation to the blade; wear to the scabbard. CIC Certificate of commercial activity no. 2023/BE04778/CE, issued in Brussels on December 5, 2023. The handle with the eagle's head could come from a Saxon (German or English?) or American saber, due to the possible presence of a guard (hole under the throat), and seems to have been reassembled, with disparate elements, in the second half of the 19th century. The object described above, containing Elephantidae spp (I/A) elephant ivory, pre-dates March 3, 1947, within the meaning of EC Regulation 338/97 of 09/12/1996 determining that "worked specimens acquired more than fifty years previously" may be marketed after obtaining a CIC (K) prior to any sale, in accordance with EU Commission Regulation 2021/2280 of 16/12/2021, which came into force on January 19, 2022. The CIC will be given to the buyer with the item. By participating in the sale, the bidder acknowledges that he is familiar with the applicable regulations. In principle, this lot may not be taken out of the European Union. The successful bidder is solely responsible for taking all steps required by the particular nature of this lot. It is the buyer's responsibility to obtain any export or import licenses and/or certificates, as well as any other documentation required. The buyer expressly acknowledges that he is personally responsible for taking all necessary steps, in particular with regard to the possession and circulation of such an object. In particular, it is the buyer's responsibility to take the necessary steps for any resale or export, and in particular to apply, at his own expense and risk, for any re-export CIC that may be required. The issuance of such a document is not automatic. In the event of re-export, it is the buyer's responsibility to contact the competent authorities of the country of destination for information on import conditions prior to any purchase. The impossibility of exporting or importing the lot does not justify a delay in payment of the amount due or the cancellation of the sale. OBLIGATION : The successful bidder undertakes to show proof of identity and provide his contact details prior to delivery of the lot.