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2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger w/Gilded Swastikas.No
maker. Although unmarked, this dagger exhibits the
textbook characteristics associated with WKC produced
2nd model Luftwaffe daggers. Aluminum hilt fittings
with light gray factory finish show light wear to
the WKC, "no maker pattern pommel with pebbled
finish to the background of the swastikas which
retain approximately 90% of the gilding on the obverse
swastika and 10% on the reverse. The crossguard
with raised/relief oak leaves on the upper quillon
surfaces feature the left over right oak leaf pattern
as used by WKC. Off-white, plaster filled, celluloid
grip with tight twisted wire wrap, has one tiny
hairline crack on the upper left edge adjacent to
the underside of the pommel, but no chips or surface
damage. Polished blade grades EX++ showing faint
surface wear/runner marks with some light gray shadowing,
but no pitting, or nicks to the cutting edge, and
is complete with brown leather buffer pad. Dent-free,
nickel-plated scabbard shows retains virtually 100%
of the factory lacquer and is complete with the
distinctive suspension band oak leaves, one upper
flat head throat retaining screw, and the oval shaped
throat opening as found on WKC produced daggers.
Nice unmarked example with textbook WKC production
characteristics. EX++ (26007) $795.


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