Germany, Luftwaffe. A First Pattern Dagger Archive effective April 15

effective April 15

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and Turkey (Ottoman Empire): Order of Medjidie (Mecidiye)

a "fractured right clavicle" (shoulder)

Germany, Luftwaffe. A First Pattern Dagger Archive effective April 15(Luftwaffe Dolch). A well preserved, first pattern Luftwaffe dagger, measuring 480 mm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 310 mm long polished magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and semi sharpened edges. Each side of the blade bears intricate and striking acid etched arabesque and floral designs, with the obverse also bearing a central Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, itself set above laurel leaf branches.