Early 1st Model Luftwaffe Dagger. Rudolf Buchel - Solingen Merscheid TM. Early nickel-silver pommel and crossguard fittings show dark uncleaned surfaces with age/wear/patina, couple minor bubbles. Brass Swastikas are completely covered in dark patina. Dark blue leather grip is excellent with minor wear/scuffs, and is complete with tight twisted double wire wrap. Plated blade grades near mint showing wear/runner marks, but no graying, lifting or nicks to the cutting edges and is complete with blue leather blade buffer pad. Point is perfect. Blue leather covered scabbard show 100% of leather covering with very slight minor scuffing. Nickel silver scabbard fittings are perfectly dent free with light age/patina and affixed with unturned flat head scabbard screws. Throat of top fitting stamped 104. Nickel silver chain hanger features 8 upper and 10 lower rings, showing light age/wear and is complete with unmarked belt clip. The spring in the belt clip is partially broken from wear. A very difficult to find early dagger in superb condition! EX+ (25192) $1,395.