2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger w/Ivory Grip, Double-Etched Blade, Portepee & Deluxe Hangers.Emil Voos, stamped snake around tree trunk single oval TM. 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 leaf sprigs, and heavy nickel plating. The "generic" pattern pommel with pebbled background features the three upward pointing acorns beneath the swastikas which retain virtually 100% of the lightly gold-washed factory finish. The well detailed, "generic" pattern, aluminum crossguard retains virtually 100% of the factory airplane gray finish and features the right over left oak leaf pattern on the upper surface of the quillons and larger, coarser pebble pattern on the reverse crossguard. Genuine ivory grip is perfect with light age toning, but no hairline cracks or chips, and is complete with tight springy aluminum wire wrap as normally found on Voos ivory grips. High quality heavily plated double etched blade grades EX++ showing light surface wear with some minor gray speckling along the blade cutting edges, but no lifting or nicks. The etched panels retain 100% of the factory background frosting and the blade is complete with brown pebbled leather buffer pad. Dent-free, "generic pattern scabbard shows only light age with virtually 100% of the airplane gray finish remaining on the pebbled shell and superbly detailed oak leaf pattern suspension bands. The scabbard throat is retained by two headless, side-mounted screws Aluminum bullion, 23cm portepee grades EX+ shows minor age with one spot of wear on the cord where it has rubbed against the right crossguard quillon. The deluxe hangers grade Near MINT showing virtually no wear/age to facings, velvet backing or deluxe oak leaf embellished fittings. The reverse upper fitting is maker marked, RZM U.E. 10 (UNIFORMEFFEKTEN Wilhelm Deus, Solingen) and the reverse lower clips are marked, "D.R.G.M.". For more information on Voos produced 2nd model Luftwaffe daggers with double-etched blades, see pages 231 - 232 of Exploring the Dress Daggers of the German Luftwaffe by Thomas Wittmann. Nice example of a 2nd model Luftwaffe dagger with Voos double-etched blade, ivory grip, portepee and deluxe hangers. EX++/Near MINT (26163) $8,950. SOLD