Dutch Naval Midshipman's dirk M 1888 by E.& F. Horster - Solingen. (JP Page 113-250C)

"Nederlandse Marine adelborst ponjaard M 1888" / Dutch Naval Midshipman's dirk M 1888. Service number: 344. Minty double-edged blade with beautiful etchings on both sides: Two fouled anchors and dolphins on both sides. German maker's trademark and name E. & F. HÖRSTER- SOLINGEN in an oval on the ricasso.  Detachable gilt hilt with gilt crossguard and pommel. Excellent one piece white celluloid grip and gilt mounts. Anchor on the crossguard. Excellent gilt brass scabbard engraved with an anchor and folicate pannels, with two loose hanging rings. No dents to the scabbard. It comes with its Minty gilt belt chain with hanging hook and its leather belt with brass lion head buckle. 
Total length dagger: 35 cm.

Service number 344 on blade front crossguard. This is an unique Dutch naval service number. This number gives acces to the name of the former owner. 
Near Mint example!