Early 1st Model Luftwaffe Dagger by SMF

German WWII > Edged Weapons > Luftwaffe, DLV & NSFK Daggers > 1st Model Luftwaffe Daggers

Early 1st Model (1934/35) Airforce Dagger (Luftwaffe Fliegerdolch/Borddolch) by SMF of Solingen. The plated, double edged, spear point 12 inch long blade on this one looks wonderful! The etched seated king “SMF Solingen” maker mark and proof mark are both beautifully executed. The plating gives it a mirror like finish. The tip comes to a perfect point and the fit remains nice and tight. The blade rates NM/Mint-. It shows just minor scratches and age throughout. The blue pebbled leather buffer pad remains in place. The scabbard is constructed out of a steel sheet metal base that has been covered in a blue textured leather. The leather is in wonderful condition with a perfect seam. It has the odd pressure mark is all. The solid nickel-silver fittings look excellent. The bottom fitting has some bruises. All of the five screws remain intact. The chain solid nickel-silver chain has two aluminum connectors. The chain consists of ten top ringlets and has 15 lower, connected to a well working early unmarked clip. The crossguard and pommel top are in wonderful condition with separately inserted brass sunwheel swas’. The grip is wood based and covered in a blue leather. It has the odd pressure mark throughout. The triple nickel-silver wire wrap remains completely intact. A wonderful early example!