Germany, DLV. A Flyer’s Knife, by Stöcker & Co. Auction " once held the Reichs-arbeitsdienst

" once held the Reichs-arbeitsdienst (RAD) Cap Badge

The peak bears the unmistakable outline of an SS-style German national eagle insignia which has been carefully removed from the cap

The design was changed after less than a year at the request of President William McKinley

allowing for placement upon a belt when fed through the loops

Germany, DLV. A Flyer’s Knife, by Stöcker & Co. Auction " once held the Reichs-arbeitsdienst(Deutscher Luftsportverband Fliegermesser). An extremely well preserved Deutscher Luftsportverband (German Air Sports Association DLV) Flyers Knife, measuring 34. 5 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 17. 5 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which retains factory original sharpening to both the edges and tip. The reverse ricasso is maker marked with the classic seated king logo of Stcker & Co., Solingen. It sits