Luftwaffe officer's dagger, model 1937
Germany
20th century
Steel, aluminum, resin
Long. total: 39.4; Long. blade: 25 cm

Double-edged blade with flat side, marked "SMF SOLINGEN", inspection hallmark.
Moulded pommel with a swastika in the centre of two wreaths of oak leaves, on both sides.
Rocket made of white celluloid, grooved and twisted with aluminum wire.
Guard formed by the Luftwaffe's outstretched eagle enclosing the swastika, chiseled with oak leaves on top.
Nickel-plated sheath.
Cap with cartouche featuring oak leaves.
Bracelets with oak leaves and bail rings.
Double bail with aluminium braid; loops, buckles and snap hooks featuring oak leaves.
Aluminum wire wrist strap.

Ref.: 6690

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