Third Reich 1st Model Luftwaffe Dress Dagger by SMF, Solinge...
Hammer
£420
Third Reich 1st Model Luftwaffe Dress Dagger by SMF, Solingen, good example of a later type 1st pattern with full aluminium fittings. Blue leather covering to the grip with the wire binding. Remains of the gilt finish to the mobile swastikas in the pommel and cross guard, interesting that this example has static mobile swastikas as opposed to angled mobile swastikas. Original bullion portepee attached to the grip. Housed in the original blue leather covered scabbard with full length aluminium hanging chains and clip fitting. Full length blade with makers trademark to the base of the blade. Some staining to the blade. The blade measures 31cms, overall 49cms.
Late Wil Martin collection.
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Hammer
£420
Third Reich 1st Model Luftwaffe Dress Dagger by SMF, Solingen, good example of a later type 1st pattern with full aluminium fittings. Blue leather covering to the grip with the wire binding. Remains of the gilt finish to the mobile swastikas in the pommel and cross guard, interesting that this example has static mobile swastikas as opposed to angled mobile swastikas. Original bullion portepee attached to the grip. Housed in the original blue leather covered scabbard with full length aluminium hanging chains and clip fitting. Full length blade with makers trademark to the base of the blade. Some staining to the blade. The blade measures 31cms, overall 49cms.
Late Wil Martin collection.
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