Germany, Luftwaffe. A First Pattern Dagger Archive (1879-1891)

(1879-1891)

twice severely wounded

(Bayerischer Kriegerbund Verdienstkreuz)

the grip with an embedded press stud and mortise slot

600 taken prisoner

Germany, Luftwaffe. A First Pattern Dagger Archive (1879-1891)(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.