A model 35 pilot's sword with Damascus blade, by Paul Dinger. Forged Damascus with a maker's mark in gold for Hörster in Solingen. The tang is inscribed, "Dasmacener" and bears Paul Dinger's initials, "P+D". Aluminium hilt, leather gasket. The grip covered with blue leather. Scabbard with aluminium mountings. Blue leather frog. Length 92 cm. Extremely rare special version." historic, historical, 1930s, 1930s, 20th century, Air Force, branch of service, branches of service, armed service, armed services, military, militaria, air forces, object, objects, stills, ,

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