DLV [Deutscher Luftsportverband ] Flyer’s Dagger. 1st Model - M1934 (55cm). This 1st Model Luftwaffe Dagger is in an untouched state and does not appear to have been cleaned since the war. This Weyersberg DLV piece is equipped with early, nickel, solid mounts throughout.

Grip: The mounts are the early nickel type. The brass sunwheels, though, look pretty good against the dark backgrounds. The crossguard arms are still fairly crisp and are in good condition. The grip is a carved wood base, being covered with Moroccan leather. The leather is in perfect condition.

Blade: The blade is a fine nickel-plated type. It is nice and bright and still remains in mint condition. The reverse ricasso is etched with the double ovals which contain the firm’s name and location, “Paul Weyersberg & Co. Solingen”. In the center is a downward pointing sword positioned between two wheat sheafs.

Scabbard: The scabbard shell is straight throughout. This shell has matching Moroccan leather and the leather is in mint condition overall. The scabbard mounts are also uncleaned and have a dark patination throughout. They al seem to be in good condition. The matching nickel chain is equipped with 8 upper ringlets and 14 lower examples. They are connected to a marked matching nickel snap clip.