Germany, Luftwaffe. A First Pattern Dagger Auction Archive (afterwards Admiral of the Fleet)

(afterwards Admiral of the Fleet) each ship also towed into action a whaler manned by a dozen Bluejackets

The state remained in existence until 1989

54 mm (inclusive of suspension)

with a pasted on angled slash in the German tri-colours at the upper left

1917 / Bar to M

Germany, Luftwaffe. A First Pattern Dagger Auction Archive (afterwards Admiral of the Fleet)(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.