Third Reich Transitional DLV / Luftwaffe 1st Pattern Dress Dagger by J A Henckels, Solingen, early nickel plated officers dress dagger with sun dial swastikas to the pommel and centre of the cross guard. Blue leather covered grip with wire binding. Housed in blue leather covered scabbard with nickel plated fittings having the staple dome covers to the reverse of the fittings which is typical of the DLV daggers. Original full length hanging chains attached to the scabbard. Plain double edged blade with makers trade mark to the base. Blade measures 31cms, overall 47 ½ cms. Some light wear to the blade and gilt wash from the swastikas now absent.