2nd Model Luftwaffe Officer’s Dagger by SMF – D1214
As most collectors I think would agree, when it comes to the manufactures who produced the 2nd Model Luft daggers, nothing comes close to the full gilt examples put out by the SMF edged weapon firm. Here is a beauty in this offering.
The lighter squash colored grip on the hilt of this dagger remains in very good condition overall. And that goes for the decorative springy wire as well. It lies completely all intact, firmly set into the grooves, and all super tightly strung properly in place. A beautiful aluminum outstretched eagle crossguard is in fantastic condition, just look at that gorgeous burnishing in the recesses of the relief pattern. And what these full gilt examples are all about, the pommel. Pictured in detail in the photos, I would have to say that this pommel is the very best that I have ever seen on one of these striking SMF Luft officers 2nd model! Not only is the burnishing exquisite and dark, highlighting the decorative oak leaves in relief, but the gilt to both front and back swastikas is near 100% factory perfect! It just doesn’t get any better, friends.
The scabbard to this dagger is just as nice as everything else about this edged weapon. It remains straight, void of any hits, bends, splits, dings, or creases. The airplane grey factory finish has some light oxidation and that’s about it. Though like the rest of the components to this Luft dagger, it’s basically remained untouched for all of these years since the war. The lighter “ SMF fingerprint” unique aluminum scabbard bands are firmly in place, and hold the hanger rings proper.
Lastly we finish up with the blade and there is not much to say other than wow! It remains full length, straight, void of any sharpening, tipping, buffing, or major pitting. On the reverse the trademark well noted for the quality Luftwaffe blades produced during the infamous era; the seated king logo of that of the Stoker edged weapon firm.
There you have it. A beautiful full gilt Luft for your collection. SOLD