Germany, Luftwaffe. A Dress Dagger, with General’s Hanger, by Robert Klaas consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac while the reverse silver base

while the reverse silver base demonstrates an unblemished patina

this award was introduced in 1916 as an award for civilian contribution to the War effort

silver frame and iron center

and fought with the 71st Highland Regiment of Light Infantry

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Dress Dagger, with General’s Hanger, by Robert Klaas consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac while the reverse silver base(Heer Dolch fr Offizier mit Gehnge fr den Dolch der Generle). A well preserved Luftwaffe dress dagger, measuring 42 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 26 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which retains factory original sharpening to both the edges and tip. The reverse ricasso bears a makers mark of ROBT KLAAS, SOLINGEN, topped by the firms classic kissing cranes logo. It sits securely within a silvered