Germany, Luftwaffe. A Letter Opener, C.1939 Hold While serving with H

While serving with H

An 1859 Italian War of Independence Medal - Bronze

Constructed of gilt aluminum

something that was typically waived at that stage of the war

Scattered gilt wear evident on the eagle and swastika insignia on the buckle

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Letter Opener, C.1939 Hold While serving with H(Briefffner). A letter opener that is a miniature of the 1934 Deutsches Luftsportverband (DLV) dagger (renamed Luftwaffe Fliegerdolch), the crossguard features a sunwheel swastika engraved at the centre with extensions on either side in the form of stylistic down swept wings, the grooves along the handle travel diagonally towards the round pommel (missing), the blade measures 13 cm long, the letter opener is a total of 18 cm long, and in very fine