Austria, Republic. An M1935 Air Defence Dagger, by Zeitler Hold He achieved the ranks of

He achieved the ranks of Gunner (1893) and Chief Gunner (1911)

Sleeve Insignia

while pin has a “Swan” import hallmark

finished in black on the obverse and in brown on the reverse

A single piece of blackened and ribbed celluloid

Austria, Republic. An M1935 Air Defence Dagger, by Zeitler Hold He achieved the ranks ofThis 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