Germany, Luftwaffe. A Rare Officer’s Dress Dagger, First Pattern, by Rudolf Büchel Buy Now The dome is lined in

The dome is lined in a red silk-like fabric

where he was officially diagnosed with "Enteritis" (an inflammation of the intestine

He was transferred to the front in May 1942

having served in the Army for 32 years and 5 months (November 1

2 mm (w) x 76 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally-pierced ball suspension

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Rare Officer’s Dress Dagger, First Pattern, by Rudolf Büchel Buy Now The dome is lined in(Luftwaffe Offiziersdolch 1. Modell). A well preserved first model Luftwaffe Officers dress dagger, measuring 48 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 bears a makers mark of RUDOLF BCHEL, SOLINGEN MERSCHEID, circumscribing the firms stylized logo. It sits securely within a nickel plated alloy