German "Nazi" RLB Dagger, 1st Model

The German Air Protection Federation (Reichsluftschutzbund or RLB) was established by the Reich Air Ministry in April, 1923 by Hermann Goring. The primary responsibility was to protect the cities and population from attacks. They were also responsible for training the civilian population in civil defense and air raid tactics.

Watch for fakes; they are quite plentiful. CAVEAT EMPTOR!


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