Austria, Republic. An M1935 Air Defence Dagger, by Zeitler Auction Archive edged in orange

edged in orange

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measuring 48 mm x 35 mm

but this unusual piece of postwar collaborator memorabilia is in an overall near extremely fine condition

Austria, Republic. An M1935 Air Defence Dagger, by Zeitler Auction Archive edged in orangeThis is a very fine Model 1935 Air Defence Dagger of the Austrian Bundesstaat. The dagger is constructed out of solid nickel and is therefore quite heavy. The pommel is rounded, bearing resemblance to a crown, with a pointed top. Immediately below it is a loop to hold a portepee. The grip is constructed of painted white wood, is bulbous in the center, and tapers at the upper and lower areas. The paint remains well intact on this grip but has some