Germany, Luftwaffe. A First Pattern Dagger, Etched & Owner-Attributed Example, by Stöcker & Co. Newly Listed MERCER RC SIGS)

MERCER RC SIGS)

Photograph of Fred and Jack Towers

situated above a Totenkopf of identical construction

measuring 231 mm (w) x 167 mm (h) x 63

Germany, Luftwaffe. A First Pattern Dagger, Etched & Owner-Attributed Example, by Stöcker & Co. Newly Listed MERCER RC SIGS)(Luftwaffe Fliegerdolch). An extremely well preserved Luftwaffe Flyers Dagger, measuring 49 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 31 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and unspoiled edges. Acid etched onto the obverse scabbard is an owners name of ROLF GROMANN, flanked on each side by intricate arabesque latticework which directs the viewers attention to the inscription. The reverse bears an