Germany, RLB. An Officer’s Dress Dagger, First Pattern, Modified for Postwar Display Republic of measuring 90 mm (w) x

measuring 90 mm (w) x 90 mm (h)

hallmarks for 1909 and maker’s details of Spencer & Co

chipping evident in the red enamels on the leaf adjoining the suspension

A bronze cross with white-enamelled arms bordered in black enamel

two-piece white metal plumes mounted to a bronze gilt base

Germany, RLB. An Officer’s Dress Dagger, First Pattern, Modified for Postwar Display Republic of measuring 90 mm (w) x(Reichsluftschutzbund Dolch fr Unterfhrer 1. Modell). A Reichsluftschutzbund (Reich Air Protection League RLB) first pattern subordinates dagger, measuring 38 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 22 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which retains factory original sharpening to both the edge and tip, and with much of its original crossgrain still visible. Unmarked, the blade sits securely within a nickel plated