An exceptionally attractive and well-preserved Second Pattern Luftwaffe Officer’s Dagger, manufactured by the renowned firm SMF (Solinger Metallwaren-Fabrik) of Solingen, one of the principal producers of edged weapons for the German armed forces during the Second World War.
€ 1.100
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Original WWII German Luftwaffe Officer’s Dagger by SMF Solingen with Waffenamt Acceptance Mark
An exceptionally attractive and well-preserved Second Pattern Luftwaffe Officer’s Dagger, manufactured by the renowned firm SMF (Solinger Metallwaren-Fabrik) of Solingen, one of the principal producers of edged weapons for the German armed forces during the Second World War.
The dagger retains its superb bright, double-edged nickel-plated blade, exhibiting an excellent mirror finish with crisp factory edges and only the lightest signs of age. The obverse ricasso bears the desirable SMF Solingen trademark depicting the famous “Seated King” logo, together with an early Waffenamt (WaA) acceptance/inspection mark, a feature encountered on a comparatively small number of Luftwaffe daggers and considered highly desirable by advanced collectors. The markings remain deeply struck and exceptionally clear.
The distinctive crossguard displays the correct upturned wing design terminating in finely detailed Luftwaffe eagles grasping swastikas in their talons. The original orange celluloid grip is in outstanding condition, retaining its rich colour with no noticeable cracks or shrinkage. It is tightly wrapped with the original twisted aluminium grip wire, while the pommel features the characteristic oak leaf pattern enclosing the Luftwaffe swastika emblem.
The dagger is fitted with its original silver-grey bullion portepee, correctly tied in the traditional Luftwaffe style. The portepee shows honest peri
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