Germany, DLV. A Flyer’s Knife, by Stöcker & Co. Auction Footnote: Sergeant Major John Richards

Footnote: Sergeant Major John Richards of Montreal began serving on May 24 1866

situated above a pebbled and patinated banner bearing a raised inscription of “FELDJÄGERKORPS” (“FIELD RIFLEMAN CORPS”)

The peak bears the unmistakable outline of an SS-style German national eagle insignia which has been carefully removed from the cap

the announcement appearing in the London Gazette 28219 of Friday

A rare and well-preserved Model 1937 Milizia Volontaria per la Sicurezza Nazional (Voluntary Militia for National Security/MVSN) Officer’s dagger

Germany, DLV. A Flyer’s Knife, by Stöcker & Co. Auction Footnote: Sergeant Major John Richards(Deutscher Luftsportverband Fliegermesser). An extremely well preserved Deutscher Luftsportverband (German Air Sports Association DLV) Flyers Knife, measuring 34. 5 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 17. 5 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which retains factory original sharpening to both the edges and tip. The reverse ricasso is maker marked with the classic seated king logo of Stcker & Co., Solingen. It sits