Original German WWII 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger By F.W. Höller With Hanger- A wartime produced 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger by F.W. Höller. The dagger has all aluminum fittings, being a slightly lighter attractive tone. The pommel is the type with the pebbling in the backgrounds and it has good detail to the oak leaves. The two swastikas, one on each side, are nicely raised out and shows a little wear.
This cross guard has outstanding detail to the eagle which is flying to the viewer's left. The feathering detail is outstanding, as is the beak, eye, breast feathering, talons and mobile swastika. The cross shows age and could use a little cleaning. The reverse panel also has good, crisp pebbling. This dagger is equipped with an off-white grip. This grip is in nice condition, shows age and nicely wrapped with aluminum wire. The grip is a little loose since it is plastic wrapped over wood and has shrunk due to age.
The blade has cross graining and good tip. There is some age in a several of areas on the blade, but it is still in nice condition. The scabbard matches the hilt exactly and this scabbard has crisp pebbled panels and the oak leaves to the carrying bands are nicely detailed with the pebbling in the backgrounds. The throat is retained by a single flat screw on the back side. There is some small spots of age/rust on the scabbard. A very nice example and in very good to excellent condition.
