Latvia. A National Socialist Government Official’s Dagger By E. & F. Hörster, C.1940 United Republic of A 1942 Luftwaffe Balloon Defence

A 1942 Luftwaffe Balloon Defence Medal  - In zinc

72 mm x 160 mm

The rear is single-vented at the waist and comes with an adjustable buckle and strap

silver gilt and enamelled insignia overlaying a multi-coloured enamelled silver maple leaf base

rejoined his unit on the 20th

Latvia. A National Socialist Government Official’s Dagger By E. & F. Hörster, C.1940 United Republic of A 1942 Luftwaffe Balloon DefenceAn example of a scarce second war period Latvian National Socialist Government Officials Dagger by a renowned manufacturer of edged weapons. It measures 370 mm with the scabbard on, and featuring a 248 mm long nickel plated steel blade, with factory un sharpened edges, but a slightly bent tip. The blade is diamond shaped, with dual blood grooves on either side of the blade, and is marked E. & F. Hrster, Solingen on the reverse recasso. The blade