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[Grade] NM [Item #] DC164 [Description] 
Damascus 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger. Exquisite, finely smithed "rosebud and maiden hair" pattern Damascus blade that has never been cleaned and stinks of German cosmoline! One side of the tang is stamped "2" and the other only has the "D" of Damast left, the rest went with the fitting process. Aged black and red rust is present showing it's true age. There are no "tampered" with "parts" that you commonly see these days. This piece "speaks" to you when you hold it, leaving it's authenticity unquestionable. The deep orange trolon (aka celluloid) grip is a feast for the eyes, showing it's original lighter color on both the top and bottom where the fittings have protected it from time. It has a "sponge" wire wrap that is early copper with a heavy 800 silver plate over it, 80% of this plating remains and has turned completely black! The finely hand detailed upper and lower grip fittings are aluminum with a beautiful grey background burnishing. The swastikas on the pommel look to be fired guilt, visible under a tiny scratch in the uncleaned aged patina. The top of the lower cross guard has fine oak leaf hand detailing, and the lower grip ring is heavily silver plated. This matches the early, heavily silver plated scabbard with 99% of the original factory lacquer remaining. The only places worn through are on the back from being worn by it's owner. The lower oak leaf and acorn panels have been beautifully hand enhanced! This piece came out of the woodwork in 1968, it's present owner earned it by shoveling snow and raking leaves for over a 1 year period for an elderly couple. There are quite a few "parts" Damascus daggers out there. This is 100% original and an early 2nd pattern period piece! 99% condition overall! One of those items you've been waiting to see, well here it is, another beauty!
Third Reich Depot, military collectables, World War II, Nazi Germany
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