Etched 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger by Julius Krebs

German WWII > Edged Weapons > Luftwaffe, DLV & NSFK Daggers > 2nd Model Luftwaffe Daggers

M1937 Fliegerdolch für Offiziere by Julius Krebs of Solingen. The frosted etch was a special order and privately purchased by a well-heeled officer. The etched Emil Voos pattern blade on this one is wonderful. The dark etch is crisp, correctly displaying the Luftwaffe eagle flanked by laurel leaf and berry sprigs and a decorative intertwined floral motif. The etched “Julius Krebs Solingen” maker mark is perfectly executed. The blade on this one rates Exc++. The buffer pad is lost to time. The dent-free WKC scabbard is steel based and airplane grey plated. This one was made on Monday as the throat retaining screw is to the obverse, the factory put the bands on backwards, no biggie I have seen this a few times. It depicts nice detail throughout, with the random pebbling, oak leaves and acorns. The burnished eagle crossguard has crisp detail throughout the eagle’s head, feathers, wings and top side embossed oak leaves and acorns. The steel ferrule displays a nice oak-leaf pattern. The pommel looks excellent with centered mobile gilt swastikas encircled by oak leaves and acorns. The trylon grip is chip and crack-free. It is one tone darker to the obverse and time as UV light has worked its' magic. The double twist grip wire remains intact. It is in nice shape. A nice example originally sold by Witty.