Germany, Luftwaffe. A First Pattern Dagger Archive on February 6th

on February 6th

(1879-1891)

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

600 taken prisoner

twice severely wounded

Germany, Luftwaffe. A First Pattern Dagger Archive on February 6th(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.