Austria, Republic. An M1935 Air Defence Dagger, by Zeitler Hold Sleeve Insignia

Sleeve Insignia

with arabesques

while pin has a “Swan” import hallmark

finished in black on the obverse and in brown on the reverse

A Report on Flying Accident or Forced Landing Not Attributed to Enemy Action was registered and begun on September 14

Austria, Republic. An M1935 Air Defence Dagger, by Zeitler Hold Sleeve InsigniaThis 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