Latvia. A National Socialist Government Official’s Dagger By E. & F. Hörster, C.1940 United Republic of silver gilt and enamelled insignia

silver gilt and enamelled insignia overlaying a multi-coloured enamelled silver maple leaf base

Iron Cross 1st

measuring 102 mm x 59 mm

21st January 1934

A 1942 Luftwaffe Balloon Defence Medal  - In zinc

Latvia. A National Socialist Government Official’s Dagger By E. & F. Hörster, C.1940 United Republic of silver gilt and enamelled insigniaAn example of a scarce second war period Latvian National Socialist Government Officials Dagger by a renowned manufacturer of edged weapons. It measures 370 mm with the scabbard on, and featuring a 248 mm long nickel plated steel blade, with factory un sharpened edges, but a slightly bent tip. The blade is diamond shaped, with dual blood grooves on either side of the blade, and is marked E. & F. Hrster, Solingen on the reverse recasso. The blade