Austria, Republic. An M1935 Air Defence Dagger, by Zeitler Auction Archive Commander by Number Star (1815-1847

Commander by Number Star (1815-1847 and 1875-1931) In silver gilt with red

1939 and carry the facsimile of the National Defense Minister

measuring 48 mm x 35 mm

but this unusual piece of postwar collaborator memorabilia is in an overall near extremely fine condition

reverse centre featuring a blue enameled ČS (Czechoslovakia) surmounting the institution date 1918 in gilt and surrounded on either side by a branch of gilt laurel leaves

Austria, Republic. An M1935 Air Defence Dagger, by Zeitler Auction Archive Commander by Number Star (1815-1847This 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