1st Model Luftwaffe Dagger by Horster

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1st Model (1934/35) Airforce Dagger (Luftwaffe Fliegerdolch) by Horster of Solingen. The plated blade on this one has a wee bend towards the tip. It's nicely marked. It has a wonderful plated mirror like finish! Dark maker mark. The blade rates Exc++. It has just the lightest of runner marks. The original blue pebbled leather buffer pad continues to remain intact. The original blue, pebbled, leather scabbard body shows common pressure marks, rubs and scuffs. It retains 99% coverage and has a good seam! The aluminum scalloped scabbard fittings have patina and scuffs and rubs. The fittings are tightly secured with all five original screws! The aluminum chain has 8 lower and 6 upper ringlets that ends at a well working "Ges. Gesch. OLC" marked clip. The hilt looks great! The four sun wheel swastikas are gold gilded. The grip leather remains in excellent condition! The aluminum triple wire wrap remains tightly intact.