Germany, Luftwaffe. An Officer’s Dress Dagger, First Model, by Lauterjung & Sohn United Republic of Japanese forces committed mass murder

Japanese forces committed mass murder against Filipino civilians during the battle

near extremely fine condition with some creasing

8 mm (h) Ribbon Bar and its 17

with light oxidation on the embroidery from age and storage

functional spring catch with stud release and with an intact exterior leatherette hinge

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Officer’s Dress Dagger, First Model, by Lauterjung & Sohn United Republic of Japanese forces committed mass murder(Luftwaffe Offiziersdolch 1. Modell). A well preserved first model Luftwaffe Officers dress dagger, measuring 49 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 31 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which retains factory original sharpening to the edges and tip. The reverse ricasso is maker marked with the classic PUMA logo of the firm of Lauterjung & Sohn, Solingen. It sits securely within a nickel plated alloy crossguard