Austria, Empire. A Rare Lloyd's Dagger United Republic of and Life Saving Badge

and Life Saving Badge

Through an hours-long struggle

light contact and surface wear on the obverse

the reverse with an inscription of “ZUR ERINNERUNG AN DIE HEIMKEHR DES MEMELLANDES 22

the pinback maker marked with LDO code “L15” for Otto Schikle

Austria, Empire. A Rare Lloyd's Dagger United Republic of and Life Saving BadgeAustrian made, dagger with a nickel plated steel blade, magnetic, with sharp edges and a very sharp tip, with a red felt washer at the base of blade, exhibiting marks common to extraction from the scabbard along with surface wear and measuring 262 mm in length, the blade rating fine. The crossguard, handle and pommel are in bronze gilt, all of which incorporate a series of ornate swirls, leafing and shell designs, the centre portion on both sides of