A luftwaffe ceremonial dagger, perhaps sword, but never seen one with a white handle, always with the bleu handle.
Greetings, Simon
Looks like a genuine early 2nd pattern Luftwaffe dagger by Alcoso, with hangers and portapee. Here's a bit more info regarding these to save going on and on. Not technically the best, but it'll tell you most of what you want to know.
The German WWII Luftwaffe Dagger - MilitaryItems.com
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Thanks so much for sharing your info. and taking the time to help. This site is really great!
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ADrian..........I believe SIMKE is referring to the first model Luftwaffe dagger with the blue leather grip...he may not be familiar with the second model......Dave H
late war second pattern LW dagger by alcoso.
Blade looks good with lots of its original crossgrain.
It has the last style logo that suits the fittings
Not much of its original black finish left on the fittings.
What concerns me is the grip, 2 much wear, looks almost like a plastic one, seen that before ,and in most cases it has a plastic replaced grip with wood in it.
i would like a grip with the fine alu wire instead of the twisted one.
the pommel is not centered, so it can be a replaced grip.
Put it the other way around in the scabbard, LOL
Hangers look fine to me.
cheers,
Ger
Welcome to the forum JM alot of great information was given! Once you start collecting these if that is your interest,, you will find it hard to stop!! like eating potato chips!! Regards Larry
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As I set here having a heart attack looking at my 1st model Luft dagger with a blue handle.
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As I set here having a heart attack looking at my 1st model Luft dagger with a blue handle.
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