Austria, Republic. An M1935 Air Defence Dagger, by Zeitler United Republic of Medal for Combat Service (in

Medal for Combat Service (in silver with red enamels

he was released from hospitalization on March 6th

measuring 36 mm (w) x 42 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension

Dual central fullers are set into each side and extend approximately two-thirds of the blade’s length

1946 at Battalion Headquarters

Austria, Republic. An M1935 Air Defence Dagger, by Zeitler United Republic of Medal for Combat Service (inThis 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