{"product_id":"germany-rlb-an-officers-dress-dagger-first-pattern-modified-for-postwar-display-g62760","title":"Germany, RLB. An Officer’s Dress Dagger, First Pattern, Modified for Postwar Display","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eReichsluftschutzbund Dolch für Unterführer - 1. Modell\u003c\/em\u003e). A Reichsluftschutzbund (Reich Air Protection League\/RLB) first pattern subordinate’s dagger, measuring 38 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 22 cm-long, nickel-plated, magnetic steel blade which retains factory-original sharpening to both the edge and tip, and with much of its original crossgrain still visible. Unmarked, the blade sits securely within a nickel-plated alloy crossguard, which takes the form of a pair of stylized wings. A single piece of lacquered dark brown wood composes the handle grip, while the dagger culminates in a nickel-plated alloy pommel which screws in to maintain the dagger’s structural integrity. Accompanying the dagger is its original scabbard, constructed of a magnetic metal shaft. An eyelet and triangular ring emanate from the shaft just below the throat for the accommodation of a hanger, which is included and consists of a blackened leather strap retaining a functional magnetic metal spring clip. A functional catch situated within the throat firmly holds the dagger in place during storage. Significant issues consistent with age and modification are evident, and include running marks to the blade, total loss of nickel plating to the hilt fixtures, and loss of paint throughout the scabbard resulting in surface oxidation. Evidently refurbished for postwar display, this dagger remains in a fair condition. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49917470671125,"sku":"G62760","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/BHyben2GFTjw604NWx9RJVmffz5ULfzNzVFAdKPG.jpg?v=1779386933","url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/products\/germany-rlb-an-officers-dress-dagger-first-pattern-modified-for-postwar-display-g62760","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}