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      2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger w/Voos Pattern Double-Etched Blade. No maker. Although unmarked, this dagger exhibits all of the textbook features associated with Voos produced double-etched blades: Impressive etch motifs, contrasting frosted panels, 2nd pattern Luftwaffe eagle with laurel sprigs, and heavy nickel plating. Aluminum hilt fittings show light surface wear with excellent detail to the WKC pattern pommel and crossguard with traces of factory gold was remaining on the pommel swastikas. Medium yellow solid celluloid grip showing superb is perfect with no cracks or chip and is complete with spongy aluminum wire wrap. High quality plated, double-etched blade grades EX++ showing faint runner marks with minor surfacing speckling, but no lifting or nicks to cutting edges. Etched panels retain 100% of the light gray background frosting and blade is complete with dark brown leather blade buffer pad. Steel scabbard retains much of the original factory gray finish and is complete with natural aluminum suspension bands with a minor surface depression to lower obverse and reverse near tip. Scabbard suspension bands show superb detail to the oak leaf motif and scabbard is complete with two side-mounted flush throat retaining screws. Dagger is complete with Near MINT original 23cm portepee. Nice example of a 2nd model Luftwaffe dagger with Voos pattern double-etched blade. Exc+/Exc++ (23316) $4,285.

 

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