Etched - 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger by Klaas w Artificial Ivory grip
Etched blade with artificial ivory grip - M1937 Fliegerdolch für Offiziere by Robert Klaas of Solingen. The etch, grip and most-likely portepee were all special order and privately purchased by a well-heeled officer. The etched Emil Voos pattern etched blade on this one is wonderful. The frosted etch is crisp, correctly displaying the Luftwaffe eagle flanked by laurel leaf and berry sprigs and a decorative intertwined floral motif. The stamped kissing-cranes “Rbt Klaas Solingen” maker mark is perfectly executed. Nice crossgrain remains. The blade on this one rates Exc++/NM. It shows minor oxidization spotting and surface scratches throughout. The brown pebbled leather buffer pad remains intact. The scabbard is steel based and nickel-silver plated. It remains completely dent free. It depicts nice detail throughout, with the random pebbling, oak leaves and acorns. The single side throat retaining screw remains intact. The aluminum-alloy based burnished eagle crossguard has crisp detail throughout the eagle’s head, feathers, wings and top side embossed oak leaves and acorns. The steel ferrule displays a nice oak-leaf pattern. The aluminum-alloy pommel looks excellent with the centered mobile swastika encircled by oak leaves and acorns. The grip is artificial ivory. It features pleasing striations and age toning throughout. The springy aluminum grip wire remains intact. This piece comes with a Luftwaffe portepee, that has gilt strands to the stem and slide. It is well worn. A prized piece for any collector…
| Rating: | NM |
| Item Number: | LU-36082 |
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