Germany, Dlv. A Flyer’s Knife, By F. & A. Helbig Hold measuring 34 mm (w) x

measuring 34 mm (w) x 96 mm (l)

A second Order of the Red Star

DEM VERDIENSTE at centre

crazing evident in the red and white enamels at the lower left of the flag insignia

set within a stylized belt and buckle bearing an institution date of “1866” with arabesques

Germany, Dlv. A Flyer’s Knife, By F. & A. Helbig Hold measuring 34 mm (w) x(Deutscher Luftsportverband Fliegermesser). An extremely well preserved Deutscher Luftsportverband (German Air Sports Association DLV) Flyers Knife, measuring 34 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 17. 5 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and edges. The reverse ricasso bears a makers mark of F. & A. HELBIG, STEINBACH (KR. M), circumscribing the firms GAEGLER trade name. It sits securely