Austria, Republic. An M1935 Air Defence Dagger, by Zeitler Province of China 78 mm (w) x 82

78 mm (w) x 82

spotting and scuffing evident in the white enamels on both sides

Private Lawlor embarked the United Kingdom for service in the Italian theatre on February 18

) Naming is officially engraved in sloping inverted script

The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) was deeply involved in Muskox

Austria, Republic. An M1935 Air Defence Dagger, by Zeitler Province of China 78 mm (w) x 82This 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