1st Model Luftwaffe Dagger by Hörster

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Personalized - 1st Model (1934/35) Airforce Dagger (Luftwaffe Borddolch) by E. & F. Hörster Solingen. The plated blade on this one is looks great. The acid etched “E. & F. Hörster Solingen” maker mark is beautifully executed. The plating gives it a nice mirror like finish. The tip comes to a perfect point. The blade rates an easy Exc++. It shows scratches, age grey spotting and there is one good nick to the cutting edge. The fit has the slightest wiggle and the pommel is seized. 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 leatherette. The leather is in good condition just typical wear and scuffs throughout. The satin aluminum fittings look superb. The top fitting is hand scratched in: “M.H. 1/39”. All of the five screws remain intact. The chain consists of seven top ringlets and has ten lower, connected to a well working “OLC Ges. Gesch.” (Overhoff & Cie., Lüdenscheid) marked clip. The crossguard and pommel top are in good condition. There are scratches and scuffs throughout. The gilded sunwheel swas’ looks excellent. The grip is wood based and covered in a blue leatherette. It has light wear. The triple aluminum wire wrap remains completely intact.