Germany, Luftwaffe. A First Pattern Dagger Auction Archive measuring 42 cm long

measuring 42 cm long

with a pasted on angled slash in the German tri-colours at the upper left

The state remained in existence until 1989

All accompanied by the original box of issue

28 mm x 46

Germany, Luftwaffe. A First Pattern Dagger Auction Archive measuring 42 cm long(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.