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The Reichsluftschutzbund or German Air Raid Protection Federation was formed under the Air Ministry in 1933. Beginning in 1936, enlisted members of this organization were issued a dagger. The dagger had nickeled mounts with black ebony grip and black painted scabbard. The short hanger was permanently attached to the scabbard. The 1st Pattern example had an applied grip insignia which features the organization's initials, RLB, in a blue enamel superimposed over a silvered sunburst. The second style dagger was issued in 1938. It was essentially the same dagger, however, the grip insignia featured a large black-enameled swastika, superimposed over a sunburst. The blades were a plain polished finish variety.