France, III Republic. An Nco Air Force Dagger, C.1935 Hold It begins with a Preface

It begins with a Preface by the author

measuring 185 mm (w) x 128 mm (h)

Initial Boer attacks were successful

ERII cypher on the lid

there are black embroidered red wool patches on both shoulders with the upward pointing bow and arrow Anti-Aircraft Command insignia

France, III Republic. An Nco Air Force Dagger, C.1935 Hold It begins with a PrefaceA plated nickel magnetic double edged centre ridge blade, the ricasso bears the inscription ETS SABATIER JEUNE BELLEVUE THIERS (YOUNG SABATIER BELLEVUE THIERS), with a simple brass crossguard with squared quillons, the reverse of the ferrule bears a U shaped bracket for securing the portepee, the portepee is black, the grip is constructed of squared wood wrapped with a black fine grained leather, pommel is constructed of brass and is squared,