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The 2nd Model Luftwaffe dagger was adopted for wear by officers and certain high-ranking NCO's in 1937. The fittings were generally produced in a gray finish, although nickel or silver plating was available. The dagger had an aluminum top pommel featuring swastika on both sides, and a matching crossguard which depicted an eagle in flight clutching a swastika in his talons. The grip was white or colored celluloid. The steel scabbard usually was matching finish with pebble panels and oak leaved lower section. These daggers are often found with a portepee, i.e. a decorative tassel wrapped about the grip.

LD2-001-26431 - 2ND MODEL LUFTWAFFE - ALCOSO

This Alcoso Luftwaffe example is the type which was made with very dark fittings throughout. All of the hilt fittings and scabbard have been toned an airplane gray color. The pommel looks as though it should have some gilt on the swastikas and probably does, but it has worn down over the years. There is just a hint of gild when the light is right. This pommel is the same as I show in my Luftwaffe book on Page 137. The book example at 11:00 shows a little more wear to the finish than this example has. The airplane gray finish is probably 99% on this pommel. It shows little to no wear. The cross guard is the narrow type used by this producer. This cross guard is identical to the one I show on Page 148, second from bottom. The guard features a good-looking eagle flying to the left. This bird grasps a swastika in his talons and has good wing feathering. The upper quillon arms have the engraved style oak leaf and acorn panels. The reverse has a very close-grained panel and like the pommel, this cross guard has about 99% of the original airplane gray coating. The ferrule is in place and is more of a natural color steel but still is dark. The grip of this piece is an off-white color. This grip has some interesting age cracks in the reverse surfaces and the obverse surfaces do not have it. This grip can be considered, though, in perfect condition, as there are no cracks which run through the celluloid. The grip is tightly wrapped with a silvered twisted wire. The scabbard matches the hilt fittings exactly. It is a generic style scabbard, being nice and straight and having good, crisp pebbling to the panels. The bands are also a matching color, having good definition to the oak leaves. The rings also match. The throat of this example is retained by two flathead small bore screws, typical of this producer. The blade of this dagger is a beauty. It is mirror bright and has all of its cross graining. This blade easily grades full mint, having a needlelike tip. The reverse ricasso has the later style trademark. It features a sideways scale which has the firm’s initials “ACS” interspersed. Next to the scales, the firm’s name is written out in script, “Alcoso”, which is placed over block letters of the hometown “Solingen”. The new-like small brown leather washer is intact deep within the recesses. A nice dagger here which represents wartime production and shows little usage.
Excellent Plus Plus. $695.00

LD2-003- 26394C - 2ND MODEL LUFTWAFFE WITH HANGERS - TIGER

The hilt fittings of this Luftwaffe are the W.K.C. type. Puma did not make any fittings, so they often purchased these from W.K.C. The pommel is identical to the example I show in my Luftwaffe book on Page 142, right. The pommel is the style which has good pebbling in the backgrounds. The acorns on this example have two going downward, and one pointing upward. The airplane gray coating is mostly all there. The crossguard matches nicely. It features an eagle flying to the viewer’ left, clutching a swastika in its talons. This crossguard bird has good detail, showing only minor wear. The upper quillon arms have the cast-in style oak leaves and acorns, being the same as the example I show on page 149, center. The reverse pebble panel shows a little mild wear, but not much. The ferrule is in place, nicely matching the other fittings. The grip is a fine lemon-yellow color. This grip is in perfect condition throughout, being tightly wrapped with springy aluminum wire. The scabbard is the generic variety, being identical to the example I show in color on page 172. This scabbard has good airplane gray coloring, and the bands are also colored the same, however, there is a little bit of the base metal showing on the surfaces. This scabbard is nice and straight, showing only minor wear. The thinner throat is retained by two dome head side screws. Attached to the rings is a fine set of Luftwaffe Officer hanging straps. These straps have outstanding brocade, which is still in choice mint condition. The buckles and slides are a fine raised oak leaf type, while the lower snaps are the push-in style. The upper clip is the type which is plain, but on the reverse has a panel with the marking, “DRGM”, being part of the casting. Fine set of mint hangers here! These hangers look similar to the set I show on page 329, second from the bottom. The blade of this piece is a beauty. It is mirror bright throughout, has needle-like tip, and still has all of its crossgraining. This blade is in full mint condition. The reverse ricasso is etched in a diamond shape, having the mountain lion cat head within the diamond, and the word, “Puma”, below. Below the diamond is the location city of, “Solingen”.The tan new-like brown leather washer is in place deep within the crossguard recesses. A nice Luftwaffe dagger here, and Puma examples are not seen too often. Excellent plus, $995.00(#021208)

LD2-005-25534 - 2ND MODEL LUFTWAFFE - Carl Eickhorn

This 2nd Model Luftwaffe has textbook Eickhorn parts throughout. The aluminum hilt fittings are the brighter type having a good, dark background, giving the pommel and the cross guard fine relief. The pommel is a beauty, being identical to the one I show on Page 138 of my Luftwaffe book at eleven o’clock. This pommel has hand-done detail where the oak leaves meet the center ridge area. Additionally, both swastikas still have nearly 100% of the original muted gold finish used by this firm. (The Eickhorn gilding is nowhere near as bright as the SMF and Weyersberg types.) The cross guard is exactly matching the pommel and it depicts an eagle flying to the viewer’s left, clutching a swastika. This eagle has excellent detail throughout. The quillon arms above are the style which have the incised oak leaf and acorn panels. The engraving is beautifully done, having lots of detail to the small pebbled surface that has been put over the images. This cross guard is identical to Page 147, far right. Setting off this hilt is a fine, tangerine orange color grip. It is in near perfect condition, having just one tiny hair-liner at the obverse upper area but, other than that, there are no flaws. This fine grip is tightly wrapped with springy aluminum wire. The original portepee is wrapped about the lower portion of the grip. This portepee shows a little bit of age and it also appears to be period shortened, but it is all there and really looks good. The scabbard is the standard Eickhorn type, having a fine, pebbled panel design with 100% airplane gray finish. The carrying bands are the convex style, having perfect oak leaf depiction. These bands are the same as is shown on Page 179, far left. This Mint condition scabbard is fitted with the thicker-type matching throat. This throat is retained by two flathead, flush mount side screws. The blade of this example is also a fine one. It is bright throughout and has nearly 100% of its cross graining. The original needlelike tip is still in place. The blade shows just the slightest bit of age, but still easily grades at Near Mint condition. The reverse ricasso is stamped with the scarcer 1935-41 trademark. This stamped trademark is smaller than the etched type and we have documented its use in 1940. This would make this a wartime produced dagger but, believe me, the quality is still all there. The blue pebbled washer is in place deep within the cross guard recesses. A very nice, highly collectible Eickhorn dagger.
Excellent Plus Plus. $895.00

LD2-006-25529 - SECOND MODEL LUFTWAFFE – No Maker

This 2nd Model Luftwaffe is equipped with generic hilt fittings. These aluminum fittings are in outstanding condition. The pommel is the style with pebbled background and is identical to the example I show on Page 142. These generic pommels have the acorns below the swastika all pointing upward. The swastikas on this pommel both have definite signs of gilt remaining over their surfaces and it can be especially seen from the side view. This pommel shows very little usage. The cross guard is the typical generic style, having the large pebbled panel in the reverse. The obverse guard depicts a great looking eagle which flies to the viewer’s left, clutching a swastika. This cross guard is the type that has the front edge slightly cantilevering over the image. The quillon arms have the cast-in style oak leaf and acorn decoration. They are identical to the guard I show on Page 149, far left. The grip is a most pleasing darker yellow color. It is about the shade of a cup of lemon pudding. This grip is in perfect condition throughout and it is tightly wrapped with a diminutive twisted brass wire. The hilt is decorated with an original-to-the-piece 23cm portepee. It is interesting to note that the original wearer tied this portepee with the “crisscross” knot which was used in conjunction with the First Model Luftwaffe. Apparently, the officer/owner also had the First model and simply transferred his original portepee to this 1937 model. This is the first time I have seen this, and this knot definitely is original-to-the-piece and extremely set in place. There is some fraying where the cording comes out of the knot but, overall, I believe the knot gives good character to the dagger. The scabbard is a very choice example, having crisp pebbling and 100% airplane gray finish. It is the same type as would have been produced by WKC. It also features the same carrying bands as Page 180. The throat is a slightly thicker type which overlaps on both sides. Like the WKC book example, the throat is retained by one screw, however, the screw is a dome head type which indicates a definite different assembler. (I think it is interesting to note these small subtleties. Isn’t it a great hobby!) The unmarked blade of this piece is nice and bright. It has 100% of its original cross graining and still retains its good tip. There are a couple of extremely mild age marks on the blade, but they are really nothing, and would most likely clean off with very little effort. This blade is in Near Full Mint condition. It has been protected by a new-like brown leather washer in place deep within the cross guard recesses. A nice Luftwaffe dagger here.
Near Mint. $695.00

LD2-007-25232 - 2ND MODEL LUFTWAFFE – Carl Eickhorn

This 2nd Model Luftwaffe example has brighter aluminum hilt fittings. The pommel is the style that I show in my book on Page 140, lower. This pommel has good detail to the oak leaves, and hand-enhancement is obvious in the areas where the leaves butt-up to the center ridge. The swastikas have a gilded material on them with slight wear around the edges. The obverse swastika has about 95% gilt and the reverse is about 90%. The matching cross guard is a typical Eickhorn type. It depicts the eagle flying to the viewer’s left with good detail to his wings, head and breast feathering. This eagle clutches a swastika in his talons. The upper quillon arms are the style that have engraved oak leaf and acorn panels. The engravings are identical to those shown in my Luftwaffe book on Page 147, far right. The leaves on these depictions have been nicely pebbled. The grip of this example is a grapefruit yellow color. It has a small chip on the reverse upper area and there is also a tiny hairline crack at the right upper edge. Other than this, the grip still remains in perfect condition, being tightly wrapped with springy aluminum wire. The ferrule is also textbook. The scabbard is a nice example, having airplane blue finish throughout. It is identical to the scabbard depicted on Page 179, far left. The bands are the style which are slightly convex, having good detail to the oak leafing. The thicker style throat is retained by two flush-mount, headless, side screws. The blade of this example is bright. It does however, have some subtle examples of some old pitting in the surfaces which looks to have been cleaned out. A fairly good job was done of this, as the blade remains bright and the flaws are not that noticeable. The blade is also waffenamted on the obverse ricasso. This waffenamt is the stick bird with the number, “5", in his belly. The reverse ricasso has the 1935-41 etched squirrel trademark. There is some minor wear to the dark burnishing and the backgrounds. Overall, this blade grades at better than excellent. The original pebbled washer is in place deep within the recesses. A good starter dagger here produced by a well respected firm. Excellent $695.00

LD2 - 010 - 26134C - 2ND MODEL LUFTWAFFE - SMF

This 2nd Model Luftwaffe is in very choice condition throughout and it is a textbook SMF piece. The pommel is a nice, bright aluminum and it has outstanding detail throughout the oak leaves. These leaves have hand-done veining which is particularly noticeable where the leaves butt the center ridge. The swastikas are also nicely done. The cross guard matches the pommel beautifully, featuring a Luftwaffe eagle flying to the viewer’s left clutching a swastika. All of the detail is plain throughout the eagle’s head and breast feathering. The reverse pebbling is also still crisp within the panel. The upper quillon arms are the style which have the engraved pattern oak leaf and acorn treatment. They are nicely done, having pebbled surfaces for relief and they are identical to the example I show in my Luftwaffe book on Page 147, second from left. The ferrule also nicely matches. The grip is a very pleasing tangerine orange color. It is just the slightest bit lighter on the reverse. There is a small hairliner at the left edge area of the upper first rib. It is nothing, however, and the rest of the grip is in perfect condition, being tightly wrapped with springy aluminum wire. The scabbard is one of the optional nickel plated types. This nickel surface is totally perfect throughout and could not be nicer. This scabbard is in mint condition with still crisp, pebbled patterns. The carrying bands are the contrasting aluminum style and are textbook for this SMF producer. This scabbard is the same as I show on Page 179, second from left. The throat is retained by two headless, flush mount side screws. The blade is the typical SMF variety, being nickel plated. It is still bright throughout, having just a slight amount of smudge here and there, but it still grades in near mint condition. The needlelike tip is in place. The reverse ricasso is etched with the seated king trademark. This king holds a sword pointed upward while he sits on the firm’s initials “SMF”. Beneath this is the location town of “Solingen”. Above the etching is a stamped waffenamt. It features a stick bird with the number “5" in his belly. The original blue pebbled leather blade buffer is in place. A good textbook dagger here, in very collectible condition.
Near Mint. $995.00

LD2 - 011 - 26063C - 2ND MODEL LUFTWAFFE - CARL EICKHORN

This is a fine Luftwaffe example is choice condition throughout. The hilt fittings are the generic variety, being identical to the ones I show on Page 142, left, and 149, center. The pommel has outstanding detail and crisp pebbling throughout. It is a fine medium toned fitting, easily in mint condition. The cross guard matches exactly, having beautiful detail to the eagle which flies to the viewer’s left. This generic cross guard has a slight cantilever at the upper portion of the eagle’s wings. It also has outstanding detail to the bird’s eye, breast feathering, talons and the clutched swastika. The upper quillon arms have the cast-in oak leafing. They are the same as Page 149, far left. The reverse panel has the large style pebbling and it is as crisp as the day it was made. The grip is a fine, deeper orange color. This grip is in complete, perfect condition throughout and is tightly wrapped with springy aluminum wire. The pristine hilt is further set off with an outstanding conditioned 23cm portapee. This portapee is tied in the First Model style, wrapped about the cross guard wings and centered around the grip. This original portapee shows no wear, just a little bit of age. It has an interesting insert which has a textured aluminum strapping. An outstanding hilt here. The scabbard is an interesting Eickhorn example, having a gilded finish. We see this gilded look quite frequently on Eickhorn examples, being the same as the color photograph I show on Page 316. I believe it is caused by a yellowing of the original lacquer surfaces, but, be that as it may, this entire scabbard has a gilded look throughout its finish. There is also a little bit of the gilt remaining throughout the convex shaped oak leaf bands. The borders show the gray metal color beneath. This scabbard is nice and straight and appears to be in near full mint condition. The throat is the fat type, and it is retained by two headless, flush mount side screws. The blade is a beauty. It reflects a mirror finish and has good, visible cross graining. The needle tip is exceptional, and this blade still remains in mint condition. It is stamped on the reverse ricasso as opposed to etched. The stamping is the smaller 1935-41 trademark used by Eickhorn. This particular trademark style has been known to be used in 1940. The original leather grained washer is in place deep within the cross guard recesses. An outstanding Luftwaffe dagger here, with plenty of looks.
Near Mint. $1,195.00

LD2 - 012 -25970C 2nd Model Luftwaffe by Carl Eickhorn

This 2nd Model Luftwaffe example has the look of an “as found” dagger. It does not appear to have ever been cleaned, and is complete with its original-to-the-piece portepee. The hilt fittings are a good aluminum base, having darker backgrounds. As we sometimes see with Eickhorn, the pommel is the more conventional style, and is identical to the one I show on page 140, of my Luftwaffe book. This pommel shows some nominal wear and usage, but it still has good detail throughout, and it is obvious where it has been hand enhanced along the leaves, which butt the center line. The crossguard is a standard Eickhorn type, having an eagle which flies to the viewer’s left, clutching a swastika. This bird has excellent detail throughout. The crossguard quillon arms have the engraved style oak leaves and acorns. They are identical to the example I show at the far right, on page 147. The grip is a fine dark orange color on the obverse, fading just a little bit on the reverse. The grip wire is the springy aluminum type, and it is nice and tight. This grip is in perfect condition. It is also interesting to note, that the left edge beneath the original portepee is lighter, which proves that this portepee has been in place the entire time. The knot is tied in the manner that would have been done with the 1st Model Luftwaffe. This tells me that the wearer of the 2nd Model piece was a long term Luftwaffe officer, eligible in 1937 to purchase the 2nd Model. The knot is very tight in place, and unfortunately, is frayed where the cording comes out. The slide, though, is still there, and a little bit of the stem upper area has been worn off. The scabbard of this example is a fine Eickhorn type. It has airplane gray coloring throughout the shell area and the pebbling is still quite crisp. The bands are a contrasting aluminum, having aluminum carrying rings to match. The upper band has a small little nick in the center edge where the cross guard has rubbed against it when it is in place. All this does, though, is show more reality of the original wearer’s time during WWII. The throat is retained by two flush mount, headless side screws. This scabbard is in near full mint condition. The blade is as nice as you will see. It is mirror bright and has needlelike tip. All of the cross graining is still all there. This blade rates in mint condition. The reverse ricasso is darkly etched with the 1935-41 squirrel logo. The original blue leather grained washer is in place deep within the cross guard recesses. A nice dagger for those who are looking for an untouched, good-conditioned piece. Excellent Plus Plus. $795.00

LD2 - 014 - 26705 - 2ND MODEL LUFTWAFFE - ALCOSO

This 2nd model Luftwaffe is in outstanding condition throughout. The fittings that are utilized on this dagger are the WKC type. This dagger has a late wartime trademark and, obviously, Alcoso was rounding up fittings where they could get them and apparently bought these from the WKC firm. This pommel is identical to the one I show on Page 142 of my Luftwaffe book on the right side. The pommel has excellent pebbled backgrounds and good detail to the oak leaves and swastikas on both sides. The pommel is done in a gray finish with darker backgrounds. The matching cross guard portrays a well-defined eagle flying to the viewer’s left and clutching a swastika in its talons. The wing detail is excellent, as is the pebbled panel on the reverse of the guard. The upper quillon arms are fitted with the cast-in style oak leaves. These leaves are the same as I show on Page 149, center. The detail is outstanding throughout. The ferrule is also a fine matching part. The grip on this example, though, is very eye-catching. It is a white grip; however, it has toned to an extremely deep ivory color. The color tone is almost a golden hue. Frequently, collectors are looking for white gripped 2nd Lufts as, theoretically, they were carried by the pilots - or at least that has always been the rumor. This grip is highly desirable because of its unique color. The grip remains in perfect condition and is tightly wrapped with a thicker style twisted brass wire. A very fine hilt here! The scabbard is also a great example. It is straight throughout and has a good airplane gray finish. The bands are contrasting, being in aluminum and they are as nice as you will see. The throat is a somewhat thicker variety and it is retained by two headless, flush mount side screws. The blade of this piece remains bright throughout, having its original needlelike tip and 100% cross graining. This blade is in mint condition. It is marked on the reverse ricasso with the sideways positioned scales having the firm’s initials “AWS”. To the right of the scales is the firm’s name written in script “Alcoso” over the block-lettered name of the town “Solingen”. This was the last trademark used by this firm and theoretically was at the end of 1941 or the beginning of 1942. A great looking dagger here and a real winner if you are looking for pleasing light-color gripped piece. Mint Minus. $1,295.00

LD2 - 016 - 26707 - 2ND MODEL LUFTWAFFE - ROBERT KLASS

This is an extremely fine-conditioned example. It was probably made during wartime, as it does not look to have too much, if any, use. The hilt fittings are the style as produced by WKC. They have a good, dark airplane gray finish throughout. The pommel is identical to the one I show on Page 142, right, of my Luftwaffe book. All of the darkening remains across this pommel and it has excellent detail to the pebbling, oak leaves and raised out swastikas on both sides. The cross guard is also in the same fine state. It depicts a bird flying to the viewer’s left clutching a swastika in its talons. All of the detail still remains to the head, breast feathering, legs, wing feathering and even the pebbled panel in the background has full airplane gray finish. The upper quillon arms are the type which have the cast-in oak leaves. They are identical to the example I show on Page 149, center. The ferrule also is toned to match both the pommel and the guard. The grip is a most pleasing off-white color, resembling ivory. This grip is very pretty and is in perfect condition. It is tightly wrapped with single twisted aluminum wire. The scabbard is made to also exactly match the hilt fittings to include the coating over the bands. This scabbard is the type we see produced by WKC and is the same as I show on Page 180. The throat, though, is a style with overhanging ends and it is retained by flush mount, headless screws in the side. A choice, mint scabbard here which also has signs of lacquer over the airplane gray. The blade of this example is a fine polished style. It has a good, sharp needle point and all of its cross graining. For a later-made blade, it is extremely nice and rates in near full mint to mint condition. The reverse ricasso is etched with the kissing cranes trademark. The birds appear over the firm’s name and location “Robert Klass Solingen”. The small style brown leather washer is in place. A fine, untouched dagger here which really does have the look of an unissued piece. Mint Minus. $1,295.00

LD2 - 018 - 26706 – 2ND MODEL LUFTWAFFE – CARL EICKHORN

This fine 2nd model Luftwaffe is equipped with classic Eickhorn mounts and scabbard. The mounts are the brighter aluminum type on the high points and they have factory darkened recesses. The pommel is the “heart” shaped style and is identical to the example I show at 11:00 on Page 138 of my Luftwaffe book. This pommel shows little wear and lots of hand-enhanced detail to the oak leafing, especially where it meets the center ridge area. The swastikas on both sides are nice and raised out and they still have quite a bit of the original gilded finish. These swastikas on both sides are about 90% - 95% gild. The cross guard is also a traditional Eickhorn style. This guard is the same as I show on Page 147, far right. The cross guard has good depiction to the eagle. This bird is flying to the viewer’s right, clutching a mobile swastika in his claws. All of the wing feathering, breast feathering, eye details and leg details are there. The upper quillon arms have the engraved style motif with oak leaves and acorns. These are the same as Page 47. The reverse also has fairly good airplane gray color to the pebbled panel. The ferrule matches nicely the pommel and cross guard. The grip of this example is a fine yellow even color. This would indicate that the dagger has not seen much exposure while in storage all these years. This grip is in pristine condition, being about the color of mustard. It is also tightly wrapped with springy aluminum wire. The scabbard is the darker color airplane gray, having just the slightest hint of brass features beneath. It is the same as I show on Page 179, far left. The bands are also the same color as the scabbard and they have good detail to the convex shape of the oak leaves. This scabbard is easily in near full mint condition. The thicker throat is retained by two headless sided screws which are flush mount. A fine outside here! The blade of this example is no disappointment. It is nice and bright throughout and has easily 100% of its cross graining with a fine needlelike tip. This blade shows just a couple slight areas of age but they are nothing, and it still easily grades in near full mint condition. The reverse ricasso is darkly etched with the 1935-41 squirrel depiction. This squirrel is carrying a sword which is pointed downward. The original leather washer is in place deep within the cross guard recesses. A very nice dagger here, and great for display. Mint Minus. $1,295.00

LD2 - 019 - 26698 – 2ND MODEL LUFTWAFFE – NO MAKER

This example is composed of generic fittings and most likely was made wartime. It shows very little usage, as its owner probably went off to Russia or Africa. The hilt fittings are the usual gray aluminum type having darkened factory backgrounds. The pommel appears to be like the example I show on Page 140 of my Luftwaffe book, lower. This pommel is quite interesting to examine, as it has lots of hand-enhancing to the oak leaf depictions. The leaves have been totally scrolled around the borders where they meet the center ridge. Both of the mobile style swastikas are nicely vaulted. The cross guard depicts a fine eagle which is flying to the viewer’s left. This eagle has outstanding hand-enhanced details to his eye, beak, breast feathering, legs and talons. He clutches a mobile swastika. The reverse panels also have good detail and easily have 100% of the airplane gray coating covering the surfaces. The upper quillon arms have very beautiful engraved style oak leaves and acorns. The engraving is really superior. This is one of the example types which I did not have when I originally published my book. This is one of the best panel engravings you will see. Really looks great! The ferrule is also gray colored, matching the other fittings. The grip of this example is a pleasing, off-white color. It is in perfect condition and is wrapped with a thin twisted brass wire. The scabbard is a typical generic type. It has matching airplane gray surfaces and shows only the most nominal of age. The bands are nicely detailed and the thin style throat is also grayed to match. This throat is retained by a flush mount, headless screw in the reverse center. This scabbard is easily in near mint condition. The unmarked blade is a good example, having needlelike tip and all of its cross graining. It shows a little bit of nominal surface age, but it is really nothing and appears to be more from the blade sitting than anything else. I believe that this nominal age could come out with only a slight amount of work with semichrome. This blade easily is in a near mint condition. This is a fine dagger made by a small company who was producing generic items. It would make a nice addition to any Luftwaffe collection.
Excellent Plus Plus. $895.00

LD2 - 026 - 26178 2nd Model Luftwaffe by SMF

This is a classic SMF dagger, and although it is not in mint condition, it is pretty well up there in collectability, and should be most desirable. The pommel of this example is the traditional aluminum type used by this firm, having dark backgrounds in the recesses. This pommel is identical to the one I show in my Luftwaffe book, on page 137, at 4 o’clock. Adding to the niceties of this piece, is the fact that the original gilding is still on both sides of this swastika, to the degree of nearly 100%. It looks good contrasted against the darker backgrounds. This pommel just shows some good honest wear. The crossguard is also a textbook SMF, being aluminum with darker backgrounds. The guard has good detail to the eagle, which flies to the viewer’s left, and clutches a swastika. There is just the slightest of wear to the bird’s breast feathering. The pebbled panels on the reverse also show mild wear, but there is some of the original black still in the grooves and the recesses of the pebbling. The upper crossguard quillon arms have the hand cut oak leaf and acorn sprigs. These oak leaves have nice pebbling in their surfaces, and are extremely well done, being identical to what I show on page 47, two from the left. The ferrule also nicely matches the aluminum. The grip is an egg yolk yellow color, still being in perfect condition. It is wrapped with the aluminum springy wire, and the rib recesses still have much of the original period dirt stuck in their lower bowels. For those that like something that has condition and realism combined, this hilt is a very fine example. The scabbard is also impressive. It is identical to the example I show on page 179, second from right. This scabbard has been nickel plated, and was an extra cost item. As one would hope, the plating is still 100% intact throughout this scabbard shell. The bands are the contrasting aluminum, which SMF always used. These bands still have good details to the leaves, and the carrying rings are also matching aluminum. The throat is retained by two flathead flush mount side screws. The blade is a very choice example, being high quality nickel plated. It is mirror bright, and retains its original needle tip. This blade is in mint condition. The reverse ricasso has the seated king trademark. The king is carrying a sword which is pointing upward, while he rests his posterior on the firm’s initials, “SMF”. The image is portrayed over an upward arch-shaped city town, “Solingen”. Above the trademark there is a waffen amt, which consists of the stick bird, with the number “5” in his belly. Deep within the recesses of the crossguard is the in-place blue grained washer. A very fine dagger here, and for those looking for a textbook SMF, as well as condition, this should fill the bill. Near Mint (26178) $995.00

LD2 - 027 - 26130C 2nd Model Luftwaffe by WKC

This 2nd Model Luftwaffe example is textbook WKC, and looks nicer than most of them, as it has lighter colored fittings. The fittings are aluminum, and have outstanding detail. The pommel is the style with pebbled background, being identical to what I show on page 142, right, of my Luftwaffe book. This pommel is nearly new-like, having outstanding crisp detail throughout the oak leaves and the two swastikas. The crossguard matches exactly. It, too, has phenomenal detail throughout the bird, which flies to the left, clutching a swastika. This bird appears brand new, and the pebbling on the reverse panel is also crisp. The upper quillon arms have the overlapping oak leaves and acorns being cast into the fitting. These oak leaves are identical to the examples I show on page 150, right. The ferrule also nicely matches. The grip is a pleasing orange color, being quite deep toned, and in perfect condition. This grip is tightly wrapped with springy aluminum wire. A fine hilt here! The scabbard is also a very fine example. It has good crisp pebbled panels, and also sports the typical WKC leaf configuration on the bands, the same as page 80. It is interesting to note that the upper band appears to be installed upside-down, and because of this, it is a little bit lower than they normally are. This is a factory error, and something that happens occasionally. This scabbard, otherwise, is in choice mint condition. It is also interesting to note that the one side screw, which is typical of this firm, appears on the left side instead of the right side. (Obviously, someone was confused when this dagger was assembled.) The throat opening is the oval type, typical of this firm, and being the same as page 181. An interesting scabbard here, which adds to the collectability of this piece. The blade is a fine bright example, having good needle-like tip, and most of the crossgraining is present. This blade shows just the slightest bit of age in the surfaces, but you really have to look close to see it. It still grades, easily, in near mint condition. The knighthead logo is etched into place over the firm’s initials and location of their firm, “WKC, Solingen”. The leather washer is in place deep within the crossguard. An interesting example here, which has some unusual aspects, that will make you think a little, but once you exam it, it is obvious that it is a true product of the WKC factory.
Near Mint (26130-C) $895.00

LD2 - 028 - 25970C 2nd Model Luftwaffe by Carl Eickhorn

This 2nd Model Luftwaffe example has the look of an “as found” dagger. It does not appear to have ever been cleaned, and is complete with its original-to-the-piece portepee. The hilt fittings are a good aluminum base, having darker backgrounds. As we sometimes see with Eickhorn, the pommel is the more conventional style, and is identical to the one I show on page 140, of my Luftwaffe book. This pommel shows some nominal wear and usage, but it still has good detail throughout, and it is obvious where it has been hand enhanced along the leaves, which butt the center line. The crossguard is a standard Eickhorn type, having an eagle which flies to the viewer’s left, clutching a swastika. This bird has excellent detail throughout. The crossguard quillon arms have the engraved style oak leaves and acorns. They are identical to the example I show at the far right, on page 147. The grip is a fine dark orange color on the obverse, fading just a little bit on the reverse. The grip wire is the springy aluminum type, and it is nice and tight. This grip is in perfect condition. It is also interesting to note, that the left edge beneath the original portepee is lighter, which proves that this portepee has been in place the entire time. The knot is tied in the manner that would have been done with the 1st Model Luftwaffe. This tells me that the wearer of the 2nd Model piece was a long term Luftwaffe officer, eligible in 1937 to purchase the 2nd Model. The knot is very tight in place, and unfortunately, is frayed where the cording comes out. The slide, though, is still there, and a little bit of the stem upper area has been worn. The scabbard of this example is a fine Eickhorn type. It has airplane gray coloring throughout the shell area and the pebbling is still quite crisp. The bands are a contrasting aluminum, having aluminum carrying rings to match. The upper band has a small little nick in the center edge where the cross guard has rubbed against it when it is in place. All this does, though, is show more reality of the original wearer’s time during WWII. The throat is retained by two flush mount, headless side screws. This scabbard is in near full mint condition. The blade is as nice as you will see. It is mirror bright and has needlelike tip. All of the cross graining is still all there. This blade rates in mint condition. The reverse ricasso is darkly etched with the 1935-41 squirrel logo. The original blue leather grained washer is in place deep within the cross guard recesses. A nice dagger for those who are looking for an untouched, good-conditioned piece. Excellent Plus Plus. $795.00 (25970-C)(#050808)

LD2 - 029 - 26604 - 2nd Model Luftwaffe by Carl Eickhorn

This example has the optional style pommel often used by Eickhorn. It is shown on page 140 of my Luftwaffe book. This pommel has a pleasing lighter aluminum tone throughout, and it also reflects good hand enhancement on the oak leaf areas, where they meet the center ridge. The pommel of this example has some gilt remains on the obverse, being at about 60% to 70%. The reverse has little to no signs of this gilding. The crossguard nicely matches the aluminum tone of the pommel. This guard features a Luftwaffe eagle, which flies to the viewer’s left, clutching a swastika. The eagle shows only the most modest of wear, having good detail to his feathering. The upper quillon arms have the engraved-in style oak leafing and acorns. These engraved panels are identical to the Eickhorn example I show on page 147, far right. The grip of this example is a pleasing grapefruit color. It is in perfect condition throughout, being even-toned, and having tightly wrapped springy aluminum wire. The ferrule is in place, nicely matching the rest of the hilt. The scabbard is one of the darker types, which has a slight gilt to its surfaces. This gilt is apparently caused by the brass flash coating this scabbard must have had prior to the airplane gray plating. This scabbard is a classic Eickhorn, having the typical convex bands. These bands have excellent detail to the oak leafing. The pebble pattern throughout is still good. This scabbard is the same as I show on page 179, far left. It is in near mint condition. The thick throat is retained by two headless flush-mount side screws. The blade is nice and bright. It retains its needle-like tip, and has all its crossgraining. This blade is in full mint condition, and really looks nice. The reverse ricasso is darkly etched, with the logo used from 1935 through 1941. The original, tan color, small leather washer is in place, deep within the crossguard recesses. A nice looking Luftwaffe dagger here, priced fairly. Excellent, Plus (26604) $795.00

LD2 - 030 - 26323 - 2nd Model Luftwaffe by Alcoso

This Alcoso Luftwaffe example has brighter hilt fittings. They are most pleasing to gaze upon, and are in choice condition. The pommel appears to be the type as produced by WKC. It is identical to page 142, of my Luftwaffe book. This is the style pommel that has pebbling in the backgrounds. It perfectly matches the textbook Alcoso crossguard, which is the same as is seen on page 148, second from bottom, except this guard has the brighter finish. The eagle shows outstanding definition, flying to the viewer’s left. This bird has excellent feathering, and good detail to the clutched swastika. The panels on the upper quillon arms are the type which are engraved into the surfaces. They are the same as the book piece, and have some nice stippling over the engraved areas, giving them further relief. The ferrule also matches these fittings nicely. The grip is an off-white example. It appears to be the plaster filled type. This grip is in perfect condition throughout, and is wrapped with double-twisted brass wire. Nice hilt here! The scabbard is also a standard Alcoso type. It has the rounded shell, with close pebbling. The bands are the aluminum type, nicely matching the hilt fittings. This scabbard is the same as is shown on page 178, second from left. This scabbard retains an airplane gray finish, and is in near mint condition. The throat is retained by two flathead side screws, the type of which have small bore, typical of this producer. The blade of this piece is still bright, but it does have some smudge in the surfaces. In fact, there is a little bit of over-polishing shown in the finish, but it is not bad, and only in one or two places. This blade still has most of the crossgraining, and retains its needle-like tip. It grades in excellent, plus, plus, condition. The reverse ricasso is etched with the scales trademark, having the firm’s initials interspersed, “ACS”. These scales are positioned sideways. Next to the scales is the firm’s name written in script, “Alcoso”. The script appears over block letters of the city name, “Solingen”. The original leather blade washer is in place, deep within the crossguard recesses. A nice Alcoso dagger here.Near Mint (26323) $795.00

LD2 - 031 - 26627 - 2nd Model Luftwaffe by E. Pack

This is an early initial production example by the E. Pack firm. It is a very good looking dagger, and is not quite in the condition shown on page 168, right, but it has much of the same good looking aspects. This dagger also is identical to the one that is shown on page 217, right, of my Luftwaffe book. The pommel is a textbook E. Pack type. It has very good oak leaf depiction, with lots of hand enhancing, particularly in the areas where the oak leaves meet the center ridge. There is also stippling in these areas. As is the case with early Pack pommels, the two circles around the swastika enclose little pebbles. This same pommel can be seen on page 139, of my Luftwaffe book. To add to the fun, the pommel has what appears to be the original gilding, still nearly 100% on both of the pommel’s swastikas. The crossguard is also a fine looking example. It features a Luftwaffe eagle flying to the viewer’s left, clutching a mobile swastika. The feather areas are still nice and crisp, and this crossguard shows little wear. The upper quillon arms have scribed oak leaf and acorn panels. The ferrule nicely matches the other parts, having a little bit of toning. The grip is a very pretty orange color on the obverse, fading to egg yolk-yellow on the reverse. The grip is in perfect condition throughout, having tightly wrapped springy wire. This grip does not have quite the bulbous center seen on many other grips. A fine looking hilt here! The scabbard is also attractive, and a Pack-unique type. This scabbard is straight throughout, originally having a nickel finish. Most of the nickel is beginning to thin, and there is a little bit of pitting on the left edge, but it is nothing. The scabbard is equipped with the large style bands, which have a brass base. These bands really look great, with their golden tone against the nickel color of the shell. These bands are identical to those shown on page 217, right. The throat of this example is a thin style, and it is retained by two dome head screws, which are located fairly low – another Pack trait. The blade of this example is still quite bright. There was a little bit of pitting at the lower end, which someone tried to remove through buffing. They have gotten it out, and the area looks pretty good. Other than this area at the lower tip, the rest of the blade is nice and bright, and appears to be a nickel-plated type. This blade looks quite good. The reverse is etched with the large hammering Siegfried waffen trademark. The two large words, Siegfried and Waffen, span the arch shape, which has the details of the Pack firm within. Inside of the arch is the hammering Siegfried figure. This blade grades at least excellent, plus, plus. The original leather washer is in place, deep within the crossguard recesses. A nice looking dagger here, and a high quality piece. These early Pack examples are not very plentiful, and we rarely see them.
Excellent, Plus, Plus (26627) $1,195.00

LD2 - 034 - 26352C - 2nd Model Luftwaffe – No Maker

This unmarked 2nd Model Luftwaffe example appears to be completely unissued. It is in new-like condition throughout. The hilt fittings are the WKC variety. They still have the luster of fittings just opened from the package. The pommel is the style with pebbled background, and very crisp oak leaves on both sides. This beautiful pommel also has 100% of the original gilded surfaces. Really nice to see! It is interesting to note, that despite there is no question this is original gilt, there is some spill-over of the gold onto the backgrounds of the pebbling. The matching crossguard is as nice as you will see. It is identical to the examples I show in my Luftwaffe book, on page 149. This crossguard is new-like in every way. The eagle flies to the viewer’s left, clutching a mobile swastika. All details are extraordinary to the bird’s head, breast feathering, wing feathering, legs, and talons. The pebbled backgrounds, on the reverse of the crossguard, are as crisp as the day they were made. The cast panels, at the upper quillon arms, feature overlapping oak leaves with acorns. They are the same as page 149. The ferrule nicely matches the pommel and crossguard. The grip of this example is an off-white celluloid type, which is probably filled with plaster. This grip is in perfect condition, being wrapped with thin twisted brass wire. The new-like pristine scabbard has the late nickel-style finish. The finish is extended throughout the entire shell and also covers the scabbard bands. This finish is totally perfect, and this scabbard is in stone mint condition. The throat is retained by one flathead side screw, at the right edge. A beautiful scabbard here. The blade is just as nice as the outside. This blade is mirror throughout, having needle-like tip. It could not be any better, and easily rates in full mint condition. The original leather washer is in place, and also looks brand new. There is no way that this dagger was ever worn. An outstanding example for the fussiest amongst us. A beautiful wartime piece, which looks like it just came out of the package.
Unissued, Mint (26352-C) $1,l95.00

LD2-094 - 2ND MODEL LUFTWAFFE - Alcoso

This example is a textbook Alcoso and it does not look to have ever been cleaned. This piece has the dark colored fittings that we frequently see on Alcoso pieces. The pommel is identical to the example I show on page 137 of my Luftwaffe Book. It has the same black coating with brighter spots showing where the coating has worn. It is in about the identical state as the book piece. This pommel shows good detail to the oak leafing and swastikas on both sides. The matching crossguard is also very dark. It is the smaller narrow variety we see on Alcoso pieces. The eagle flies to the left clutching a swastika in its talons. It is possible to see good detail to this bird and his feathering through the dark coating. The reverse panel has nearly all of the coating still intact. The upper crossguard quillon arms have the incised oak leaves with acorns. This crossguard upper arm is identical to the Alcoso piece shown on page 148. The grip of this example is a fine darker yellow-orange color. It is about the color of an egg yolk being just the slightest bit darker on the obverse. The grip is in perfect condition and is tightly wrapped with springy aluminum wire. There is also a 42 cms portepee wrapped about the lower guard. This Army style portepee appears original to this piece, as there is substantial fraying throughout and the cording is double-upped from its usual tie. This knot does not have a lot of value because of its fraying, but it is best to leave it with the piece as it does speak of the carrying life of this dagger. The scabbard is also a dark coated variety and is the same as the example I show on page 182, far right. This is not the rounded style Alcoso shell, as this firm also purchased pieces when needed. This would be the generic variety, but it would have been finished by Alcoso. The dark coating extends to the shell, bands, rings and even the throat. This straight scabbard, however, is in excellent condition and the thin throat is retained by two domehead side screws. The blade is a very fine bright example retaining its original needlelike tip. It also has 100% of the original crossgraining. This blade is in mint condition showing the usual runner marks only. The reverse ricasso is etched with the 1st style sideways type logo. It features the scales having the firm's initials interspersed, "ACS". The firm's name, "Alcoso" is script written to the right over a block lettered, "Solingen". This piece would have been made approximately in 1941. The small size leather blade washer is in place within the crossguard recesses. A fine textbook Alcoso and although the dark fittings do not make for the best looking dagger, it is what it is, and this was the way Alcoso many times chose to produce their pieces.
Excellent Plus, Plus (23050) $695.00

LD2-103 - 2ND MODEL LUFTWAFFE - WKC

This example is nice and clean and good-looking. It is a textbook WKC and a great one for people collecting types. The pommel is the pebbled background style and is identical to the example I show on page 142 of my Luftwaffe Book. This pommel has good detail to the oak leafing and also has portions of gilding remaining on the swastikas. This gilding is about 80%. The pommel would be perfect were there not a little bit of metal fatigue that is noticeable around the edge of the lower pedestal section. Other than this, though, the pommel is perfect. The matching color tone aluminum crossguard is also a typical WKC variety. This example is identical to the ones I show on page 150. The oak leaves and acorns on the top quillon arms are the casted in variety. The grip is a very pleasing lemon yellow color. It has not changed color tones and remains in mint condition. This choice grip is tightly wrapped with aluminum springy wire. The scabbard is one of the silvered finish types which were available at extra cost. This silvering has mostly patinated to a black color but it does look to be still all there. The bands are an aluminum type and they are not as crisp as the ones usually seen on WKC pieces. Perhaps these bands were purchased elsewhere during a shortage period. The upper portion of the scabbard still shows good silvering as it was protected by the in place crossguard. As is usually the case with WKC pieces, the throat is retained by a single flathead screw on the right side. This throat also has the tell tale WKC oval opening instead of the cut out type used by other producers. The blade on this example is a very fine one. It is still mirror bright and has all of the original crossgraining. There is only the slightest hints of any age on this blade, and other than a slight little bend noticeable in the reverse part of the tip this blade is in full mint condition. The reverse ricasso is etched with the knighthead trademark which is positioned over the company initials and location, "WKC Solingen". The brown leather blade washer is in place within the crossguard recesses. A good example here and in very collectible condition.
Near Mint (23054) $750.00

LD2-120 - 2ND MODEL LUFTWAFFE - No Maker (SMF)

This dagger, although having an unmarked blade, is definitively a SMF piece. The hilt fittings are the typical aluminum toned examples we associate with this firm. The fine pommel is identical to the four o'clock example I show on page 137 of my Luftwaffe Book. This pommel is in excellent condition having fine brighter tones to the raised areas and factory blackening in the reverse. The areas where the oak leaves meet the center ridge has been all hand-enhanced and looks great. This pommel shows little usage. The matching crossguard is also a fine example having a good depiction of the eagle flying to the left grasping a swastika. The crossguard upper quillon arms have the engraved in style oak leaves and acorns. These engravings are identical to the example I show on page 147, second from right. This crossguard also shows little usage. The ferrule also nicely blends in with the hilt fittings. The grip is a typical SMF, being a lighter color orange. This grip is in perfect condition and is tightly wrapped with springy aluminum wire. A fine looking hilt here. The scabbard is also an SMF type having the airplane gray finish with lighter aluminum bands. This scabbard is the same as can be seen on page 179, second from right. The scabbard darkening is nearly 100% but does show some age in the surfaces. There is also a "pinch" type dent about 2-inches from the bottom chape. It does not really show, though, because of the darkening of the blade. It is worse on the reverse but hardly noticeable on the obverse. The throat is retained by two flush mount headless side screws. The blade is a fine bright example having easily 100% crossgraining. This blade retains its needle tip and is really nice. In fact, this blade is still in mint condition. It has been protected by an in place blue leather washer. This dagger would grade higher were it not for the minor ding in the lower scabbard, but still it is a nice looking example, and would fill the bill of a collector on a budget or someone just wanting to get some choice SMF fittings. Either way it is a good sound example.
Excellent (23517) $550.00

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