Germany, Luftwaffe. A First Pattern Dagger United Republic of a period that witnessed a

a period that witnessed a good deal of work alongside monitors and drifters in bombardments off Dunkirk and Zeebrugge

with 'U' attached by prongs

A” with other markings

unstitched and measuring 400 mm (l) x 100 mm (h)

Germany, Luftwaffe. A First Pattern Dagger United Republic of a period that witnessed a(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.