2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger w/Gilded Pommel Swastikas.F. Herder, crossed keys TM. Since the F. Herder Firm is not noted as a major manufacturer of 2nd Model Luftwaffe Daggers, this example was most likely produced by F.Herder using fittings from the Carl Eickhorn and WKC firms, as well as additional "generic" parts. Aluminum hilt fittings with airplane gray factory finish show virtually no wear to the Eickhorn pattern "heart-shaped" pommel with gilded swastikas which retain virtually 100% of the muted gold finish used by Eickhorn, as well as the crossguard with the left over right oak leaf pattern on the upper quillon as used by WKC. Medium orange, solid celluloid grip with tight springy aluminum wire wrap shows light surface wear/age with one tiny chip on the lower obverse where the grip meets the ferrule. The polished blade grades EX++ showing minor runner marks with light gray residue which could probably be cleaned away, but no pitting or nicks to cutting edges, and is complete with dark brown leather buffer pad. Dent-free, "generic pattern scabbard shows a few small spots oxidation to the upper right edge, but retains 100% of the airplane gray factory finish on the obverse/reverse pebbled panels. The well-detailed oak-leaf suspension bands retain virtually 100% of the airplane gray finish with oxidation to the suspension rings with the scabbard throat retained by two headless, side-mounted screws. Nice dagger with superb gilded pommel swastikas. EX++ (26164) $945. SOLD

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