Germany, Luftwaffe. A First Model Officer’s Dress Dagger, With Postwar Dedicated Damascus Blade United Republic of ” for “Metall und

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constructed of silver with gilt and enamels

94 mm (h - inclusive of laurel wreath and integral ring)

surrounded by an open-ended wreath of laurel leaves and surmounted by the Royal crown

Germany, Luftwaffe. A First Model Officer’s Dress Dagger, With Postwar Dedicated Damascus Blade United Republic of ” for “Metall und(Luftwaffe Dolch fr Offizier, 1. Modell mit Damastklinge). An interesting and unusual example of a first model Luftwaffe Officers dress dagger, measuring 48 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a striking magnetic Damascus steel blade of quality post 1945 manufacture, measuring 30. 5 cm in length and featuring a sharpened tip and edges. The obverse bears a gilded owners name of FELDW. LUDWIG DIETSCH, flanked on each side by