THIRD REICH LUFTWAFFE 1ST PATTERN DRESS DAGGER BY SMF, SOLINGEN, example of an aluminium fittings example of the 1st pattern dress dagger with blue leather covering to the grip, original wire binding, top pommel with mobile swastika to both sides, cross guard with the gilt finish to the central swastikas. Housed in its blue leather covered scabbard with aluminium fittings and original full hanging chains still in place. Double edged straight plane blade with makers trademark to the base. Some small nicks to the edge of the blade. The blade measures 12′. Generally good example with just some expected wear consistent with its age.