Germany, Luftwaffe. An Officer’s Dress Dagger, First Pattern, by E. & F. Hörster United Republic of At a field near Southampton

At a field near Southampton

three oxidation spots on the obverse

When the plane struck the dike

walks with (the) aid of a cane

It was awarded in five classes: I Class Grand Cross

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Officer’s Dress Dagger, First Pattern, by E. & F. Hörster United Republic of At a field near Southampton(Luftwaffe Dolch fr Offiziere, 1. Form). A very well preserved, first pattern Luftwaffe Officers dress dagger, measuring 49 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 both the tip and edges. The reverse ricasso bears a makers mark of E. & F. HRSTER, SOLINGEN, circumscribing the firms classic monogram logo. The blade sits securely within