Germany, Dlv. A Flyer’s Knife, By F. & A. Helbig Hold set within small bands of

set within small bands of identical composition

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

measuring 19 mm x 13 mm

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

Germany, Dlv. A Flyer’s Knife, By F. & A. Helbig Hold set within small bands of(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