Hungary, Kingdom. A Model 1932 Air Force Officer’s Dagger, with Hanger, by Mészáros Lajos Republic of on a red enamel background

on a red enamel background

For his feat

engraver marked "BARRE" on the reverse

edge nicks on the EM and CFD

and his service began years earlier

Hungary, Kingdom. A Model 1932 Air Force Officer’s Dagger, with Hanger, by Mészáros Lajos Republic of on a red enamel backgroundA Model 1932 Royal Hungarian Air Force Officers dagger, measuring 37. 5 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 20. 5 cm long, nickel plated, stiletto style magnetic steel blade. The obverse ricasso bears a makers mark of MSZROS LAJOS for the prolific Budapest based manufacturer of Hungarian edged weapons. The blade sits securely within an elaborate gilded and silvered brass crossguard with downturned quillons and an