Another 2nd Pattern Luftwaffe Dagger by 'Tiger'.
Hi Guys,
Following on from Anzel's thread about a 2nd pattern Luftwaffe dagger made by Tiger he's considering, here's mine as a comparison. It's a fairly basic later type I believe, with generic parts and a plaster filled grip. The condition is excellent with a nice set of hangers and a great portapee to set it off.
All comments are welcome.
Regards, Ned.
'I do not think we can hope for any better thing now.
We shall stick it out to the end, but we are getting weaker of course, and the end cannot be far.
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In memory of Capt. Robert Falcon Scott, Edward Wilson, Henry Bowers, Lawrence Oates and Edgar Evans. South Pole Expedition, 30th March 1912.
A couple of extra details showing the blade was double stamped, the very fine 'spring' wire wrapping around the grip, and what's left of the fire gilding on the pommel swastika.
'I do not think we can hope for any better thing now.
We shall stick it out to the end, but we are getting weaker of course, and the end cannot be far.
It seems a pity, but I do not think I can write more. R. SCOTT.
Last Entry - For God's sake look after our people.'
In memory of Capt. Robert Falcon Scott, Edward Wilson, Henry Bowers, Lawrence Oates and Edgar Evans. South Pole Expedition, 30th March 1912.
Hi Ned!! beautiful and untouched...this dagger has a nice even patina throughout..including the hardware on the Hangers. Everything is matching in condition. I detect a subtle hint of gild left on the pommel swaz. The original owner must of not been much of a beer drinker as he has saved his money to get the ornate feature of of the "oak leaf sprigs applied to the hanger clip. Nice upgrade! Regards Larry
Last edited by Larry C; 09-22-2013 at 10:11 PM.
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nice set Ned,but wheres the hangers.Lol
Good clean example.
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Nice set Nedi like the mean looking Eagle
If that are traces of fire gilt left on the swastika of the pommel instead of gold paint, then........if you take the pommel from the grip you will find out that the inside of the pommels screw tread is also gilded
Cheers,
Ger
Nice one Ned,very clean example, i like the fact that the scabbard alone has no visible dings, dents etc or the suspension mount collars, all very crisp detailed throughout, and a near perfect portapee
Thanks Guys, it's got a twin brother by the same maker, but it's a Heer dagger. I'll try and post some pic's this week coming.
Regards, Ned.
'I do not think we can hope for any better thing now.
We shall stick it out to the end, but we are getting weaker of course, and the end cannot be far.
It seems a pity, but I do not think I can write more. R. SCOTT.
Last Entry - For God's sake look after our people.'
In memory of Capt. Robert Falcon Scott, Edward Wilson, Henry Bowers, Lawrence Oates and Edgar Evans. South Pole Expedition, 30th March 1912.
Hi Ned, very nice Luftwaffe dagger by hard to find marker in beautiful condition. I like your photos with USB microscope - now I decide to purchase one too!
Now I´m waiting for army dagger which you promised to post
Regards Peter
Ned,
Great tiger Luftwaffe dagger! I must say I do love the deluxe hangers with your dagger!
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