Spain, Franco Period. An Air Force Officer’s Dagger, C.1960 Archive likely manufactured by H

likely manufactured by H

together with HOS Badge

surrounded by the word "Unity" in the eleven official languages of the new South Africa

before being invalided to Union

he sustained an injury while playing hockey in 1900

Spain, Franco Period. An Air Force Officer’s Dagger, C.1960 Archive likely manufactured by HThis is an extremely well preserved Spanish Air Force officers dagger, featuring a nickel plated magnetic metal blade 360 mm in length. The tip of the blade is sharpened, while the edges present in a semi sharpened condition. It is plain with the exception of of a mark near the obverse ricasso reading Toledo, Spain. The blade sits securely in the upper crossguard, itself constructed of gilded bronze, with the obverse depicting raised, feathered wings