Germany, Luftwaffe. A First Pattern Dagger Archive undersides in forest green wool

undersides in forest green wool

four additional photographs (three black and white

was awarded for the 1864 War against Denmark (in coalition with Prussia and Austria)

600 taken prisoner

Margarete Schmelzer

Germany, Luftwaffe. A First Pattern Dagger Archive undersides in forest green wool(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.