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Regulation dress dagger of the French Air Force (Armée de l’Air), Model 1934 (Modèle 1934), worn by officers and certain categories of non-commissioned officers of the French military aviation service. This pattern was introduced during the 1930s and remained in use after the Second World War.
This example represents a postwar production type, manufactured by firms including Beraudy & Vaure, a cutlery manufacturer based in Ambert, France, particularly during the second half of the twentieth century.
The dagger features a black grip of rectangular cross-section, with a gilded brass pommel and straight crossguard. Its design is characteristic of the ceremonial edged weapons worn with French military aviation dress uniforms.
The scabbard is covered in dark leather or synthetic material, fitted with gilded brass mounts and a matching chape.
The set retains its ceremonial accessories, comprising a black braided textile portepee attached to the hilt and leather suspension straps with gilded metal buckles, designed to secure the dagger to the dress uniform belt.
The Modèle 1934 is one of the characteristic designs of French military aviation dress weapons and remained in service for several decades.
French Air Force (Armée de l’Air) Model 1934 dress dagger, postwar production, featuring a black grip, gilded brass fittings, dark scabbard with gilded mounts, black braided portepee and leather suspension straps. France, 20th century.
