Germany, Luftwaffe. An Officer’s Dress Dagger, First Model, by Lauterjung & Sohn United Republic of near extremely fine condition with

near extremely fine condition with some creasing

with light oxidation on the embroidery from age and storage

30mm (h – inclusive of integral suspension)

functional spring catch with stud release and with an intact exterior leatherette hinge

the mandatory work year in the RAD (Reichsarbeitsdienst = National Labour Service)

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Officer’s Dress Dagger, First Model, by Lauterjung & Sohn United Republic of near extremely fine condition with(Luftwaffe Offiziersdolch 1. Modell). A well preserved first model 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 the edges and tip. The reverse ricasso is maker marked with the classic PUMA logo of the firm of Lauterjung & Sohn, Solingen. It sits securely within a nickel plated alloy crossguard