Germany, Luftwaffe. An Officer’s Dress Dagger, First Pattern, by Lauterjung & Co. Province of China It is dated to February

It is dated to February 11

helmet is an untouched example with solid liner and original chin strap

Instituted in 11 May 1885 by King Albert

edge is piped in white

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Officer’s Dress Dagger, First Pattern, by Lauterjung & Co. Province of China It is dated to February(Luftwaffe Dolch fr Offiziere, 1. Form). A first pattern Luftwaffe Officers dress dagger, measuring 48. 5 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 31 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which retains factory original sharpening to the tip and edges. The reverse ricasso is maker marked with the early to mid pattern TIGER logo of the firm of Lauterjung & Co., Solingen. The blade sits securely within a nickel plated