the compass and base combination measuring 180 mm in diameter x 90 mm in height
surrounded by the inscription ""FRANZ SCHUBERT"" and engraver marked ""A
when such devices were usued in absence of official badges that were either not available or not being issued
above bordered inscription of “SCHLAGETER” and crossed swords
center set with genuine white sapphires
Germany, Luftwaffe. A First Pattern Dagger, By Overhoff & Cie, Lüdenscheid certificate_of_authenticity the compass and base combination(Luftwaffe Fliegerdolch). This is a very well preserved Luftwaffe dagger, first pattern, measuring 487 mm in total length. The dagger features a blade constructed of nickel plated magnetic steel, with semi sharpened edges and a sharpened tip, measuring 310 mm in length. The blade sits securely in the upper crossguard, with a thin black leather washer covering the seam. The crossguard itself is constructed of nickel silver and consists of three ribbed