Germany, DLV. A Flyer’s Knife, by Josef Münch certificate_of_authenticity and the tricolour shield insignia

and the tricolour shield insignia demonstrates evidence of repainting

folded once

measuring 170mm (w)

circumscribed with “DEN 1 JANUAR 1842” bordered with a wreath of oak and laurel leaves tied with a ribbon at the bottom

with moderate material fatigue evident

Germany, DLV. A Flyer’s Knife, by Josef Münch certificate_of_authenticity and the tricolour shield insignia(Deutscher Luftsportverband Fliegermesser). A Deutscher Luftsportverband (German Air Sports Association DLV) Flyers Knife, measuring 34 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 17 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which retains factory original sharpening to both the edges and tip. The reverse ricasso bears a makers mark of JOSEF MNCH, BROTTERODE, circumscribing the firms monogram logo. The blade sits securely