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First Model Luftwaffe Officer’s Dagger by SMF – D848

The 1^st model Luftwaffe flyers dagger had to be fairly expensive to manufacture in 1934 when it was introduced, being comprised of all nickel components. Combined with the restriction of this valuable war time metal, construction soon gave way to the use of aluminum and then pot metal, to produce these edged weapons. Here is a nice early example in this offering.

A beautiful grip and fittings start out the hilt of this first model in striking fashion. The dark blue dyed Moroccan grip leather is in excellent condition, void of any major flaws. It is tightly wrapped with a twisted double strand silver wire all snug and in place. As shown, the down swept Medieval Viking looking crossguard is black as all get out, as nothing has been cleaned on this edged weapon since being returned as a souvenir from WWII. Both swastika inserts project nicely as shown in the photos. The same is true with the pommel discs.

An excellent scabbard accompanies this flyers dolch. The shell remains straight, void of any bends, breaks, or creases. The leather has held up fantastic on this sheath. A definite plus on these early first model scabbards. All 3 nickel fittings are firmly in place, and held by the proper flat head factory screws. The upper fitting as shown has a crease to the obverse. No biggie, as it isn’t all that detracting. Finally, the chain link hanger is all complete, to include the connectors and unmarked nickel silver clip.

In regards to the blade, it remains full length, void of any tipping, pits, or sharpening. It has just a couple cutting edge ticks to it. But honestly, with everything else this fine looking early nickel 1^st model has going for it, they are not all that unsightly. The bright plating remains excellent on the surface, running down both obverse and reverse sides. On then reverse is the trademark known for excellence when it comes to the Luftwaffe edged weapons that they produced during the infamous era, the seated king logo of the SMF firm.

A nice early nickel silver, 1^st model Luft. SOLD

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First Model Luftwaffe Officer’s Dagger by SMF – D848