1st model Luftwaffe dagger

**Replace** · 07-16-2016, 11:14 AM

Hi,

I got a new dagger for my collection, this time it's a 1st model Luftwaffe dagger.
...what are your thoughts about this one?

Generally the condition is nice.
On one side of the grip the leather has a small tear - the scabbard also has 2-3 small tears in the leather.
The blade is very nice - 99,9% mint.
There is no maker.

Regards
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**Espenlaub Militaria** · 07-16-2016 11:14 AM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**SteveR** · 07-16-2016, 03:45 PM

That is a nice 1st mdl. Beautiful blade.

**Alan M** · 07-16-2016, 03:48 PM

Fabulous !

**Rossi** · 07-16-2016, 04:31 PM

Minty! Good pick up

**matty01** · 07-16-2016, 06:09 PM

There is a major problem with the scabbard. Center mount looks too high and theres far too many eyes on the chain.

quite concerning.

Could I see clip plz

rgds matty

**Replace** · 07-16-2016, 07:17 PM

by matty01

There is a major problem with the scabbard. Center mount looks too high and theres far too many eyes on the chain.

quite concerning.

Could I see clip plz

rgds matty

Sorry to hear that.
Agree the center mount looks mounted a bit high on the scabbard - the small screws are missing, could this be the reason?
...looking at others - the distance of the center mount seems to vary slightly.

The number of eyes also seems to vary, some got 9 in the short and 14 in the long, other 6 short and 10 long, others 6 in the short and 8 in the long chain.
...what is right?

Regards
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**Wagriff** · 07-16-2016, 08:42 PM

The number of links in the chain, I believe, will vary with the height of the Officer who was wearing it. A man who was, say, 6'5" would need a longer chain hanger or else he would look silly with it up high on his belt. In the event of it being made for a very tall man, the center link would also be needed to be moved higher to avoid a ridiculous wide spread pair of hanger chains when worn. I see nothing amiss with this piece. The blade, as said, is superb and the gilt anodizing is remarkably complete. A great looking 1st Model Luftwaffe.

**UK Cousin** · 07-18-2016, 06:22 AM

That is absolutely beautiful!

**heers68** · 07-18-2016, 06:24 PM

Center mount is very high but looks all original and in very nice shape! If the "springy wire" is original to the grip it may point towards this being a F.W.Holler product.. Best, Kevin.