Description
No maker. This dagger was removed from the E.u. F. Hörster firm by an Indiana WWII veteran in 1945 and remained in his possession until purchased by JRB&M. This uncleaned example retains approximately 75% of the original factory lacquer on the oak leaf pommel, 2nd model Luftwaffe ferrule (late-war use of existing parts) and “generic” crossguard. Fittings show dark, age patina where lacquer is missing and top of pommel shows some minor speckling. Light yellow, solid celluloid grip is perfect with no cracks or chips. Polished blade grades Near MINT/MINT showing only light age residue (which could be cleaned) with no graying or nicks to cutting edges. Blade is complete brown leather buffer pad and tang is marked with the raised Hörster “H”. Dent-free, “generic” scabbard shows dark, age patina primarily to scabbard edges where factory lacquer has worn away, but no lifting or speckling. The scabbard is complete with the thin throat and the reverse, center-positioned, headless screw and well-defined oak leaf scabbard bands associated with “generic” scabbards. Nice veteran acquired example. Near MINT (24878)
