2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger by Krebs

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M1937 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger (Fliegerdolch) by Carl Julius Krebs of Solingen. The plated blade on this one looks great! It has a nicely stamped “Carl Julius Krebs Solingen”. It has a perfect tip and solid fit. The plating looks great as well, giving it a nice mirror like finish! The blade on this one rates NM. There is some runner marks and surface scratches. The original brown leather pebbled buffer pad remains intact. The steel based plated scabbard dhows wear. It depicts good details throughout. It remains completely dent free and the two retaining screws remain intact!. The burnished aluminum hand enhanced Luftwaffe eagle crossguard has amazing detail to its head, feathers, wings and top side oak leaves and acorns. The aluminum pommel is beautifully hand enhanced. The early trylon grip has aged to a nice orange over time. It is in near perfect condition with no cracks, chips or splits. The unique wire wrap remains tightly intact. You do see this wrap on early Krebs daggers. It's like a copper chain. Other manufacturers differentiated themselves this ways too, If you find an early Clement & Jung you will know what I mean. Included is a worn portepee. A nice rare example!