Germany, Luftwaffe. A First Pattern Officer’s Dagger, By David Malsch Auction obverse engraved "MERCHANT'S MEDAL J

obverse engraved "MERCHANT'S MEDAL J

the obverse with a raised central W

measuring 74 mm (w) x 35 mm (h))

in recognition of gallantry and military merits in times of war and peace

Germany, Luftwaffe. A First Pattern Officer’s Dagger, By David Malsch Auction obverse engraved "MERCHANT'S MEDAL J(Luftwaffe Fliegerdolch). A well preserved first pattern Luftwaffe Officers dagger, measuring 380 mm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 310 mm long polished magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and edges. The blade presents plain with the exception of a makers mark of DAVID MALSCH, STEINBACH (THR.), circumscribing the firms monogram logo, stamped onto the reverse ricasso. The blade sits securely within a silvered alloy