Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ii Pattern Officer’s Dagger With Etched Blade & Hanger, By Emil Voos Archive in state or public service

in state or public service

one in black ink

whose work was always outstanding

" J-7597 Flight Lieutenant William Richard Tew

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Ii Pattern Officer’s Dagger With Etched Blade & Hanger, By Emil Voos Archive in state or public service(Luftwaffe Offiziersdolch mit Anhnger). A well preserved second pattern Luftwaffe Officers dagger, measuring 430 mm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 265 mm long polished magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and edges. Both sides of the blade present with intricate and striking acid etched arabesque designs, with the obverse bearing a central Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, set within laurel leaf