Germany, Luftwaffe. A First Pattern Dagger, By Overhoff & Cie, Lüdenscheid certificate_of_authenticity above bordered inscription of “SCHLAGETER”

above bordered inscription of “SCHLAGETER” and crossed swords

Footnote: Charles Gervais was born on February 23

center set with genuine white sapphires

exhibiting light soiling and wear in the sleeve linings where they butt the olive green rayon lining

Germany, Luftwaffe. A First Pattern Dagger, By Overhoff & Cie, Lüdenscheid certificate_of_authenticity above bordered inscription of “SCHLAGETER”(Luftwaffe Fliegerdolch). This is a very well preserved Luftwaffe dagger, first pattern, measuring 487 mm in total length. The dagger features a blade constructed of nickel plated magnetic steel, with semi sharpened edges and a sharpened tip, measuring 310 mm in length. The blade sits securely in the upper crossguard, with a thin black leather washer covering the seam. The crossguard itself is constructed of nickel silver and consists of three ribbed