Austria, Republic. An M1935 Air Defence Dagger, by Zeitler Buy Now (Marine-Küstenpolizei Ärmelabzeichen)

(Marine-Küstenpolizei Ärmelabzeichen)

1 mm (w) x 42

while grip color ranges from light creamy to light golden

scattered gilt wear and contact evident on the ED

and a central red enameled medallion depicting the Romanian Royal crown

Austria, Republic. An M1935 Air Defence Dagger, by Zeitler Buy Now (Marine-Küstenpolizei Ärmelabzeichen)This 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