Germany, Luftwaffe. A First Pattern Dagger Auction Archive All accompanied by the original

All accompanied by the original box of issue

54 mm (inclusive of suspension)

The state remained in existence until 1989

1917 / Bar to M

He survived the war and died on June 9

Germany, Luftwaffe. A First Pattern Dagger Auction Archive All accompanied by the original(Luftwaffe Dolch). A well preserved, first pattern Luftwaffe dagger, measuring 480 mm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 310 mm long polished magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and semi sharpened edges. Each side of the blade bears intricate and striking acid etched arabesque and floral designs, with the obverse also bearing a central Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, itself set above laurel leaf branches.