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2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger w/"Voos"
Pattern Double-Etched Blade. No maker. Although
unmarked, 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
sprigs, and heavy nickel plating. Generic pattern
aluminum hilt fittings show light surface wear with
much factory lacquer remaining which has turned
a dark amber color. Medium orange celluloid grip
showing superb age toning is perfect with no cracks
or chips and is complete with tight twisted brass
wire wrap. High quality double-plated double-etched
blade grades Near MINT showing only faint runner
marks with no lifting, graying or speckling. 100%
of the light gray background frosting remains in
the etch pattern and blade is complete with dark
blue/black leather blade buffer pad. Dent-free blued
scabbard retains much of the original factory lacquer
which has aged to a yellow color. Scabbard suspension
bands show superb detail to the oak leaf motif and
scabbard is complete with two side-mounted flathead
throat retaining screws. Nice example of a rare
2nd model Luftwaffe dagger with Voos pattern double-etched
blade. Exc++/Near MINT (26480) $3,995.
 
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