Luftwaffe Dagger [1937] with Hangers and Portepee by Artur Schüttelhöfer Solingen
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Maker
Schüttelhöfer A. ASSO, Solingen
Model
M1937 - 2nd Model
Blade
double-edged
Length
423 mm
Weight
470 g (with Hangers, Portepee)
Hanger
blue canvas backs which replace the earlier velvet type
Condition
EXC+
Luftwaffe Dagger [1937] with Hangers and Portepee by Artur Schüttelhöfer Solingen
This 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger, produced by ASSO and is in EXC+ condition overall. Model 1937. The total length is 42.3 cm. The Dagger has the maker mark on the blade: Artur Schüttelhöfer Solingen.
Grip: The grip of this dagger is a beauty, being a shade of light orange and is tightly wrapped with wire, wire was repaired. The pommel is a great example. The oak leaves which surround the swastikas are extremely well rendered and hand engraved right up to the smooth center ridge line. The eagle retain full detail to the head, feathering and talons.
Blade: The blade is in EXC condition throughout. This blade is etchet on the reverse with the Asso trademark having the firm's initials and location, “Artur Schüttelhöfer Solingen”.
Scabbard: The scabbard is also a fine example. It is coated with an airplane gray finish. It has outstanding crisp pebbled panels and the bands are a fine aluminum having excellent detail to the oak leaves. The throat is slightly thick and is retained by two screws.
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