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Early
1st Model Luftwaffe Dagger.
Paul Weyersberg, sword within wreath double-oval
TM. Nickel-silver hilt fittings show light surface
wear/age patina to pommel, upper and lower ferrules
and crossguard with loss of plating to background
of the reverse brass crossguard swastika only. Dark
blue leather grip shows light surface wear/scuffs,
but no rips, tears or loss of color, and is complete
with tight twisted, triple wire wrap. Plated blade
grades EX+/EX++ showing light surface wear/runner
marks, but no lifting, pitting or nicks to cutting
edges. Reverse blade is Waffen Amt marked and is
complete with blue leather blade buffer pad. Blue
leather scabbard, without metal inner shell, shows
light wear/age/loss of color and minor "swelling"
from runners, but no rips or tears. Nickel-silver,
upper, center, and lower scabbard fittings show
surface wear/age patina and a few surface "pings",
and are complete with all three retaining staples
present. Early nickel-silver chain hanger featuring
9 upper and 14 lower rings shows light age/wear
and is complete with early unmarked, nickel-silver
clip. Brown leather belt loop shows surface wear
and some age cracking to reverse, but no rips or
tears. EX+ (25274) $1,535.
 
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