Germany, Luftwaffe. A First Pattern Dagger, Etched & Owner-Attributed Example, by Stöcker & Co. Auction Archive obverse illustrating an upward-pointing sword

obverse illustrating an upward-pointing sword above a pair of wings with a wreath of oak leaves beneath

The handle is composed of a single piece of polished dark brown wood

Footnote: Armand Delisle was born on March 18

very fine quality manufacture

Germany, Luftwaffe. A First Pattern Dagger, Etched & Owner-Attributed Example, by Stöcker & Co. Auction Archive obverse illustrating an upward-pointing sword(Luftwaffe Fliegerdolch). An extremely well preserved Luftwaffe Flyers Dagger, measuring 49 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 31 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and unspoiled edges. Acid etched onto the obverse scabbard is an owners name of ROLF GROMANN, flanked on each side by intricate arabesque latticework which directs the viewers attention to the inscription. The reverse bears an