Germany, Luftwaffe. An Officer’s Dagger, Ii Pattern, By P. D. Lüneschloss Auction Archive A “Verdienstauszeichnung für Angehörige der

A “Verdienstauszeichnung für Angehörige der Ostvölker

the Wehrmacht lost two complete divisions and had another eight severely depleted

197 mm wide at the back and 925 mm in length when the straps are detached

After twelve days' hospitalization at Rouen

First Class - In zinc alloy

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Officer’s Dagger, Ii Pattern, By P. D. Lüneschloss Auction Archive A “Verdienstauszeichnung für Angehörige der(Luftwaffe Offizier Dienstdolch). Mid War Production. Measuring 422 mm with its scabbard on, with a 257 mm nickel plated magnetic steel blade, with slightly sharpened edges and having a pointy tip. The blade is maker marked P. D. Lneschloss, Solingen on the reverse ricasso, and depicting light bruising as well as runner marks on the blade common to extraction and return to the scabbard. The black leather washer at the cross guard junction is present.