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Luftwaffe

1st Model
 

LU1-49 Very interesting Pilot group

Here's a group that was purchased by a picker of mine from an estate sale. Included in the group is a wooden hand-painted plaque that is dedicated to a pilot Major Heno for his service 1943/44, five period photographs, and finally a nice 1st model Luft dagger. First the dagger: This one has a Exc++ Eickhorn marked blade. The very tip may have been slightly retipped, if so, this was done in the period as it's got age to the tip, you would not know if you didn't look at this with a loop. There are no nicks or sharpening and the plating is excellent. The maker mark is the etched Eickhorn mark used through the majority of the period. It is seated through a pebbled blue leather washer into a zinc based mid-period crossguard. The hilt fittings are all matching.  The grip is wrapped with aluminium wire.  Aluminum chain has 8 lower and 6 upper ringlets terminating at a OLC marked clip. There are no dents to the scabbard body or the nickel fittings however there is evidence of light wear. The leather looks to all be original. All screws are all present. There is minor wear on the grip but no abuse. The plaque: This thing is awesome! Measures approx 17" in diameter it's completely hand painted id deep vivid color. Look at all the unit shields!! The back has a unit dedication to him. Finally included are 5 period photo's of him. What's great is his decorations are well shown. He was for sure a bomber pilot as he wears the bomber clasp, EKI, and pilot badge. The pics are pretty good and better than shown as I have not scanned these rather taken a picture of the pictures. Ok, so there you have it guys. A great opportunity to buy the story of a pilot who you can research. Overall Exc++

$1895

 

LU1-45 Paul Weyersberg Transitional DLV/1st Luft

Very rare and difficult to find, these transitional examples bridged the gap between production of the 55cm DLV to the 1st Model Luft. dagger. They were made only for a short time using up parts till approx 1936. This one has a Exc+ blade. The very tip has been slightly repointed and there is some oxidation stains which I have tried to show you the worse views of I could get. The reverse is correctly maker etched. No sharpening. Exc+ The blade is seated through a leather washer into the solid nickel crossguard. The hilt fittings are all early silver washed nickel with wonderful patina.  The grip is triple wire wrapped with nickel factory wire.  Nickel chain has 13 lower and 9 upper ringlets terminating at a solid nickel clip. The scabbard is composition cardboard bases with the fittings secured with staples. Peek at the scabbard fitting see how they are all bench-marked "25"? You never see this stuff on later pieces. The blade is also marked "265" matching the scabbard. Really neat. The leather is complete with small marks and the odd scuff resulting from honest wear. The leather is all original. There is minor wear on the grip but no abuse. Finishing this one is a well worn portepee. Overall Exc+/Exc++

$1750

 

LU1-37 Interesting Höller 1st Model Luft 

Could not resist this one. This is a late-war 1st Luft by Holler. This one has a Exc++/NM blade. The reverse is correctly maker etched. No sharpening, graying or pitting. The blade is seated through a pebbled brown leather washer into the crossguard. The hilt fittings are all silver washed alloy with gold plated swas's.  The grip is triple wire wrapped with the factory wire the center being the springy type. Aluminum chain has 9 lower and 6 upper ringlets terminating at an OLC marked clip. There are no dents to the scabbard body or the nickel fittings however there is evidence of bruises and marks from normal wear. The leather is original with two spots missing leather, one between the chain fittings and another small spot below the lower center fitting. All the leather on this dagger is brown in color not blue. Very odd to see but that's how it is and I have no explanation. Could be the way the leather aged, could be this was issued this way to some odd formation, I don't know. Everything is original. I've not touched this other than to apply some clear leather conditioner. Oddly all the fittings have remnants of a gold wash as well. It's particularly evident under the crossguard. This may be the way the lacquer aged, but my guy says that's the way this was made. Really neat to see. Scabbard screws are all present. There is minor wear on the grip but no abuse. A very interesting dagger. Overall Exc+/Exc++

$895

 

LU1-47 Transitional Eickhorn 1st Model Luft

This one has a Exc++ inspection marked blade. There are just a few nicks in the blade edge that hold this back but the tip is perfect, no sharpening or plating loss. The maker mark is the etched Eickhorn mark used through the majority of the period. It is seated through a leather washer into the nickel crossguard. The hilt fittings are all early silver washed with inserted brass swas's.  The grip is wrapped with triple brass wire.  Aluminum chain has 8 lower and 6 upper ringlets terminating at a OLC marked clip. There are no dents to the scabbard body or the nickel fittings however there is evidence of light wear. The leather I keep looking at and can't decide if it's original or redone at some point. I'm going to err on the safe side and call this releathered and a super job was done. All screws are all present. There is minor wear on the grip but no abuse. Complete with well worn portepee. A good example. Overall Exc++

$995

 

LU1-48 Early Eickhorn 1st Luft

Nice clean all early 1st lufts have all but dried up. This one has an easily Exc++/NM blade with nice plating.  There's some light runner marks. The reverse is correctly maker etched with the small double oval squirrel maker mark which matches the period of manufacture of this dagger. No sharpening. The blade is seated through a pebbled blue leather washer into the solid nickel crossguard. The hilt fittings are all early silver washed nickel with wonderful matching patina.  The grip is triple wire wrapped with brass factory wire.  Nickel chain has 14 lower and 9 upper ringlets terminating at a solid nickel clip. The scabbard is steel based with the nickel fittings secured with side screws. Look at the center fitting see those 2 wee holes to the reverse? Evidence of how early this dagger is, it's been predrilled for a staple. This dagger would have been one of the 1st true 1st lufts off the line and they used up the transitional DLV fittings Really neat. The leather is complete with small marks and the odd scuff resulting from honest wear. There is minor matching wear everywhere but no abuse. Overall Exc++

$1495

 

LU1-50 Restored Höller 1st Model Luft 

This I saved from being parted out. I decided to put in the time and expense of having it professionally restored. This is a later 1st Luft by Holler. This one has a Exc++ blade. The reverse is correctly maker etched. No sharpening just a bit of age grey. The blade is seated through a pebbled blue leather washer into the crossguard. The hilt fittings are all zinc based and have all been replated to include the swas's. The grip is triple wire wrapped with the factory wire the center being the springy type. Aluminum chain has 9 lower and 6 upper ringlets terminating at an OLC marked clip. There are no dents to the scabbard body or the replated fittings and all the leather has been redone. Scabbard screws are all present. Given some time this will all begin to patina and the restoration will be come less evident. An opportunity for someone to get into a nice 1st luft at a fraction of what you would expect to pay. Overall Exc++

$750

 

LU1-51 Personalized Herder 1st Model Luft

This one has a Exc++/NM Richard Herder marked blade. The blade is clean with no problems. It is seated through a leather washer into a mid-period crossguard. The hilt fittings are all silver washed with gilt remaining to the swas's.  The grip is wrapped with springy type aluminium wire.  Aluminum chain has 8 lower and 6 upper ringlets terminating at a OLC marked clip. The reverse of the upper fitting is Jeweller inscribed with "Uffz. Destabelle.". There are no dents to the scabbard body but the lower fitting has suffered a hit and what looks like a rub just up from the drag. The scabbard leather looks to be redone at some point. All screws are all present. There is minor wear on the grip but no abuse. Complete with well worn portepee. A good example. Overall Exc++

$1195

 
2nd Model

 

LU-218 Hörster 2nd Luft
A beauty blade here certainly rating NM! Really no problems here. Deep jet black etched maker mark. If you look hard enough you will find the odd scuff or hint of age but it's about as good as it gets. The blade has a ton of crossgrain, the tip is perfect. The original buffer is intact. All the components appear to be of Weyersberg manufacture. Which is quite of as Hörster chose to buy their components in rather than manufacture themselves, see Wittmann pg 213. This example is similar to the one pictured to the lower right. All the fittings are in fine shape and show even patina.  Scabbard is a mid-period steel example with a "gun blue" finish. It does show the lightest of wear but no oxidation or rust. It is completely damage free. Scabbard has two side screws retaining the throat/runner assembly. The celluloid over plaster grip again is damage free sporting a springy wire wrap. NM
$750

 

LU-217 Personalized 2nd Luft
This is an early high quality example. It was made by Paul Weyersberg using all his components from head to tail. It features a nice quality plated blade that is unmarked. Likely Weyersberg sold this through a uniform shop. It has a few odd scuff but still certainly rates Exc++. All the hilt fittings are aluminum based. The pommel shows factory hand work to the edges. Crossguard is textbook example with what looks like a Jeweller engraved name to the reverse, "Foerster". The grip is a warm orange trylon. It is damage-free. Original wire wrap is intact. Scabbard is a nice example that is damage free. The throat is secured with a single reverse screw. Finishing this is a nice portepee that has a few frays but still very serviceable. The whole thing has a nice even patina to it. Overall Exc+
$795

 

LU-216 Spitzer 2nd Luft
Here's a bargain 2nd Luft. direct from the Vets family. Blade shows age grey and the very end has been slightly retipped. Rates VG. All the hilt fittings are aluminum based with darkening to the backgrounds. The pommel features good detail. Crossguard perfectly matches the pommel in color and patina. The grip is a celluloid over wood example with original heavy brass wire wrap. It is chip-free and there is a microscopic hairline running 2 mm down from the pommel. Undented scabbard shows age and oxidation matching the rest of the dagger. Two screws retain the scabbard throat. for those of you who want textbook this one is similar to the one Witty shows of pg 222-223 of his Luft. reference. Overall Exc
$425 Layaway(ra)

 

LU-213 Eickhorn 2nd Luft
This piece features a good blade that is marked with the mid-period Eickhorn maker mark. It's been cleaned over time and has a fit of a shine to it, I say that and crossgrain is still evident. The blade has some shadows and smudges and is still an easy Exc+. All the hilt fittings are aluminum based with darkening to the backgrounds. The pommel shows factory hand work to the edges. Crossguard is textbook example again with burnish intact. The grip is a warm orange trylon. It is damage-free. Original wire wrap is intact. Scabbard is a nice example that has a wee hit to the leading edge 3" up from the bottom. The bands are aluminium. The throat is secured with a single screw. Finishing this is a nice portepee that has a few frays but still very serviceable. The whole thing has a nice even patina to it. Overall Exc+
$730 HOLD(cz)

 

LU-205 2nd Model with rare wood grip

This one is for you guys who like unusual grips-very unusual handle is hardwood under paint and finished with a double stranded wire. It really speaks to the period as manufacturers were scrambling try to get production out while being squeezed for raw materials. The result is many variations that collectors do so love to see. I've seen one or two of these over the years. This displays the cracks and paint chipping as most do from years of temperature and humidity cycling. Personally I like the paint loss as it reveals the wood underneath. The aluminum hilt is completed with nice fittings to include a pommel with some gilt remaining. Unmarked blade is a bright example showing just the most minor age near the tip. Certainly Exc++ Scabbard is a dent free example with 1 side screw securing the liners. No signs of abuse. Overall Rare and unusual Exc++
$695

 

LU-136 2nd Model Luft 

Nice clean example. Blade is a Exc+ example having some minor age grey and smudges. It is unmarked. The blade is seated through it's original leather washer into a nice generic style crossguard. All the aluminum fittings are in fine shape, they have been burnished to the backgrounds. Scabbard is a mid-period steel example with a airplane grey finish. Throat is retained by two headless side screws. All the patina and fittings match in age and finish! The original celluloid over plaster grip is a nice crack and chip-free example with original wire wrap. Nicely finishing this dagger is a minty original portepee. A good example. Exc+/Exc++

$675

 

LU-159 Unmarked 2nd Luft
A real nice 2nd Luft that won't clean you out. Blade is in fine shape with no damage, and all the crossgrain is present. This blade is conservatively NM. All the hilt fittings are aluminum based with darkening to the backgrounds. The pommel features good detail with hand work to the edges. Crossguard is textbook example. The grip is a celluloid over wood example with original heavy brass wire wrap. It is chip and crack free. Undented scabbard has excellent airplane grey plating. A single headless screw retains the scabbard throat. Nice example that is finished with an original portepee in Exc++ condition. Overall Exc++
$655

 

LU-221 Pack 2nd Luft
This piece features a good blade that is marked with the large Waffen Pack maker mark. It has a clean quality plated blade. It's an easy NM. All the hilt fittings are aluminum based with darkening to the backgrounds. The grip is a warm yellow trylon. It is damage-free. Original thin double twist wire wrap is intact. Scabbard is a nice example that is dent free. The bands are aluminium. The throat is secured with two side screws. The whole thing has a nice even patina to it. Overall Exc++/NM
$750 HOLD(gy)

 

LU-212 Asso 2nd Model Luft 

Nice clean example. Blade is a Exc++ example having just a ever so slightly dulled tip. It is marked with the Asso hobby horses mark to reverse. The blade is seated through it's original leather washer into a nice generic style crossguard. All the aluminum fittings are in fine shape with the backgrounds left unburnished. They match nicely in color and finish. Scabbard is a mid-period steel example with a plated finish. Throat is retained by a headless screw. The bands match the hilt. Original celluloid over plaster grip is a nice crack and chip-free example with original brass wire wrap. Nicely finishing this dagger is a good original portepee. A good example. Exc++

$695

 

LU-215 Unmarked 2nd Luft
This piece features a good bright blade that is unmarked. No excuses required it's NM. All the hilt fittings are aluminum based with darkening to the backgrounds. The pommel has exacellent original gilt, near impossible to find anymore. The grip is a lemon yellow trylon. It is damage-free. Original springy type wire wrap is intact. Scabbard is a nice example that has a wee bit of oxidizing to the sides. The bands are aluminium. The throat is secured with a single side screw. Overall Exc++
$750 HOLD(dw)

 

LU-220 Hörster 2nd Luft

A good example of a reasonably priced 2nd Luft. Blade has been cleaned with scratches running longitudinally down the blade. Nice dark maker mark. This blade is conservatively Exc+. All the hilt fittings are aluminium based with some darkening to the backgrounds. The pommel features good detail with hand enhances edges. Handle is a chip and crack-free trylon and finished with a double twisted brass wire. Scabbard is a plated dent free example with two side screws. There is some evidence of where the plating peeled off from the sides but not too bad. Exc+
$625 HOLD(den)

 

LU-214 F.Herder 2nd Luft

A good example of a mid period 2nd Luft. Blade just doesn't get any better rating NM, no excuses here. Nice dark maker mark.  All the hilt fittings are aluminium based with some darkening to the backgrounds. The pommel features good detail. Handle is a chip and crack-free celluloid over plaster with a double twisted brass wire. Airplane grey plated scabbard is a dent free example with two side screws. A nice dagger. NM
$695 HOLD(A)

DLV


DLV-36 Eickhorn DLV
Very tough to find a nice DLV, here's a decent example at a very reasonable price. Polished blade is Exc+ with just the mildest light grey in a couple areas. The early double oval maker mark is correctly etched. The buffer pad is lost to time. The hilt fittings are solid nickel with a silver wash and lacquer some of which remains to the cervices.  The crossguard quillion is caster stamped "K" to the end of the quillion and 100% of the enamel is intact to the swas's. The original leather is in good shape showing honest wear and 100% coverage. The grip and scabbard are all matching in grain and texture. The scabbard ball is crushed and all screws intact. There is a small impression to the lower obverse mid section of the scabbard body. It's hard to see and you will be able to find it with your fingers, it's no big deal but want you to know. The throat is correctly marked with the winged propeller with a superimposed swas. This is an important detail as this symbol was replaced in early 1937 when the NSFK assimilated the DLV.  So why's it important? cause the early Eickhorn maker mark is exactly what one would expect to see with this scabbard. Yes, I'm anal about this stuff, only so you don't have to be. ☺ Finally the original hanger is intact with a solid nickel clip and matching riveted oval nickel medallions. Someone along the way applied blue polish to the hanger leather matching the color to the rest of the leather. Well meaning, but in practise these were never blue rather always brown or dark brown black. Could have been done in the period but more likely done by a well meaning collector. Again the devil's in the details. Exc+
$1295


DLV-38 Lacquered Paul Weyersberg DLV
 Rare to find these with factory lacquer still intact. Polished blade is Exc++ with runner marks and some fine scratches where previous owner tried to clean up some light dots of age to a small section on reverse. Other than that perfect crossgrain and tip. The etched Weyersberg mark is correctly etched. The hilt fittings are solid nickel with a silver wash and lacquer that remains to the cervices and ferrules. The crossguard is caster stamped "K" to the end of the quillion and 100% of the enamel is intact to the swas's. The original leather is in good shape showing minor wear and 100% coverage. The grip and scabbard are all matching in color and texture, yes even on the intact buffer. The undented scabbard features a perfect ball. All screws intact. The throat is correctly marked with the early pre-NSFK symbol. Finally the original hanger is intact with a solid nickel clip to include lacquer there too. Exc++
$2195


DLV-35 Helbig NSFK
Here's an interesting DLV variant, known in the hobby as the "crackle finish" NSFK these were an interesting attempt by Helbig  to circumvent the material shortages that devastated the edged weapon manufacturers as the war progressed. Copper being absolutely critical was diverted to war materials and the dagger manufacturers were left to their own devices to find substitutes. Of course copper was necessary to make nickel so Helbig designed an aluminum DLV to fill this niche. Polished blade is a Exc+ example with just a bit of grey and some nice crossgrain. The maker mark is correctly etched. The hilt fittings are solid aluminum with a pleasing matte finish. 100% of the paint is intact to the swas's. The leather, (another material suffering shortages) on these has been substituted with a "crackle" paint that imitates the leather quite well, is in good shape showing minor wear and 99.9% coverage. The grip and scabbard are all matching in grain and texture. They did use leather on the buffer pad which its intact. The undented scabbard features a perfect ball and all screws intact. The throat is correctly marked. Overall Exc++
$1795

LU-211 Alcoso Survival Machete

A textbook piece here is likely one of the rarest Luftwaffe production pieces issued and missing from all but the most advanced collections. Blade has great grain, I'd call it crossgrain but it runs lengthwise down the blade not across the blade like a dress dagger. It has just the most minor of age. It is correctly marked with the Alcoso maker mark. As a bonus is is Luftwaffe issue stamped. This blade is NM. All the hilt fittings are brass based surrounding 2 damage free red hardwood grip plates with eight grooves cut in the sides to improve grip. Scabbard is a anodized example with fine finish. I would say 98% of the factory finish is intact. The lower reverse has a dent. This is your chance to complete a Luftwaffe grouping. Exc++
$2295

Why not complete your dagger with hangers?

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