Germany, Luftwaffe. A First Pattern Dagger Archive and subjected to heavy machine-gun

and subjected to heavy machine-gun fire

early quality manufacture badge

with Hoffmann's stamp on reverse

including two rings as well as a damaged Eastern Front Medal

Germany, Luftwaffe. A First Pattern Dagger Archive and subjected to heavy machine-gun(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.