WWII GERMAN 1ST MODEL LUFTWAFFE DAGGER BY MALSCH.
Good example of a WWII German 1st model Luftwaffe dagger measuring 19" overall with a plain 12 1/8" blade. The blade is marked near the hilt " DAVID MALSCH (logo) STEINBACH (Thur) " with waffenamt 5. Plated crossguard and disk pommel, both featuring a central gilded mobile Party symbol. Wire wrapped blue leather grip. Blue leather covered scabbard with plated mounts and original hanger. CONDITION: blade appears to be heavily cleaned and possibly at one time plated. The rest of the dagger shows light wear overall with some tarnish. Grip leather has a few minor abrasions as does the scabbard. (02-27518/BF). $500-800.
Good example of a WWII German 1st model Luftwaffe dagger measuring 19" overall with a plain 12 1/8" blade. The blade is marked near the hilt " DAVID MALSCH (logo) STEINBACH (Thur) " with waffenamt 5. Plated crossguard and disk pommel, both featuring a central gilded mobile Party symbol. Wire wrapped blue leather grip. Blue leather covered scabbard with plated mounts and original hanger. CONDITION: blade appears to be heavily cleaned and possibly at one time plated. The rest of the dagger shows light wear overall with some tarnish. Grip leather has a few minor abrasions as does the scabbard. (02-27518/BF). $500-800.
