May 8-10, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/10/2024
Lot consists of: (A) German World War II Luftwaffe 1st model dagger with a "E.F. Horster Solingen" marked blade that exhibits light runner and scattered marks throughout. Aluminum fittings exhibit wear and a nice patina to original finish. Swastikas retain light traces of their gold finish. Blue leather wire-wrapped grip has moderate wear with scattered blemishes and slightly loose wire. Blue leather-covered steel scabbard exhibits scattered scuffs and blemishes. Steel fittings exhibit a nice patina that compliments the original finish. Aluminum chain hanger exhibits light wear and blemishes with a "DRGM" marked clip. CONDITION: Good. (B) Luftwaffe 2nd Model dagger with "Alcoso Solingen" marked nickel-plated steel blade. The blade exhibits a gray patina with areas of light freckling and scattered blemishes throughout. Aluminum cross-guard and pommel exhibit a nice patina. The wire-wrapped bone grip has nice patina with slightly loose wire. Steel scabbard exhibits a gray/chocolate patina. Missing 1 throat screw. An original Luftwaffe Portepee is loosely attached to the grip with areas of fraying. CONDITION: Good.
Item Dimensions: Longest: 19 - 1/4"
Blade Length
(A) 12 - 1/8" (B) 10 - 1/8"
Overall Length
(A) 17 - 3/4" (B) 15 - 1/4"