A 2Nd Pattern Luftwaffe Dagger By E. & F. Horster & Co Gmbh, Solingen Auction Archive Although wounded he remained at

Although wounded he remained at his post for three days

original ribbon ripped in multiple spots

in original black leatherette case of issue

otherwise nearly extremely fine and extremely rare

The airship flew from March 1936 until destroyed by fire fourteen months later on May 6

A 2Nd Pattern Luftwaffe Dagger By E. & F. Horster & Co Gmbh, Solingen Auction Archive Although wounded he remained atMeasuring 428 mm, with the scabbard on, this dagger features a 265 mm nickel plated steel blade, magnetic, with sharpened edges and having a semi sharp tip. The blade's reverse ricasso is maker marked E. & F. Horster & Co Gmbh, Solingen, with the company's downward pointing sword and interlocking HHS initials. It retains its crossgraining, in addition to scratches overall, common to extraction and return to the scabbard, natural shine, with scattered