Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of mid-war production 2nd Model Luftwaffe dagger. It is a fine Solingen-Produced example made by the well- known firm of P.D. Lüneschloss, Fabrik blanker Waffen (Factory of bare weapons). The celluloid grip of this dagger is still the original ivory color, and hasn't faded to orange or darker like so many that we have seen. It has a great color like lightly stained ivory and has a nice tapered shape. The grip is wrapped with twisted and bullion wrapped wires, which show oxidation, and there is just a tiny crack in the celluloid near the pommel.

The hilt mounts are in similar condition with a lovely patina of age. The pommel is very good and still shows most of the original detail. The "mobile" swass on both sides are clear and the oak leaves around them are raised out and heavily hand enhanced. The pommel appears to be solid aluminum, which has some antiquing in the recesses of the design. The crossguard is also made of Aluminum, which was an "Air Age" material, which was used to make most airplanes. It was considered fitting and desirable for the eagle-shaped guard to be made of this material. The front side is an eagle with a breast and talon area that is vaulted out much more so than the crossguards seen on other types of daggers. The guard shows little wear and has great feathering on the eagle. The bird, of course, flies to the left and grasps a mobile swas in his talons. The reverse panel is decorated with small pebbling, which is still clear.

The ferrule looks to be plated steel, and it is still in very good condition, showing little oxidation. Tied around this is an original portepee, which is in very good service used condition, and tied in the Luftwaffe style. There is definitely degradation of the core threads and bullion near the end "knot", and some areas where the bullion covering is completely missing.

The very good condition blade is bright throughout, showing almost all of the original cross grain. This texture is iconic, and is the definitive identifying characteristic for a real WWII German Blade. We can see a few areas on the blade flats that look to have suffered oxidation from the runners, which was then polished out. The tip is still intact, with no bending, just some light wear. There also is the usual runner wear on the blade surface, however this is present on just about every dagger out there. Definitely a great blade. The original leather blade buffer is still present in the recess on the guard.

The ricasso is stamped with the P.D. Lüneschloss trademark oval logo, mostly hidden by the cross guard:

P. D. LÜNESCHLOSS
(Roman Helmet & Sword Trademark)
SOLINGEN

This well-known company was founded in 1810 by Peter Daniel Lüneschloss, and produced numerous edged weapons, both for domestic and foreign contracts. They manufactured many private purchase officer's swords and blades for the U.S. Civil war. This logo was particularly used during the Third Reich period, per J. Anthony Carter's work GERMAN KNIFE AND SWORD MAKERS.

This steel scabbard is a fine, straight example, and is the correct Luftwaffe type, with large pebbled panels on both sides and smaller panels bearing oak leaves and acorns near the bottom. It looks to be zinc plated, and shows just a bit of oxidation in a few scattered areas. The bands are zinc alloy, and are well defined and have outstanding hand enhanced oak leaves tipped at a 45 degree angle. The throat is retained by two flush-mount screws on the narrow sides of the scabbard. Really a great example of a Luftwaffe scabbard.

This is a great 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger with a lovely scabbard and worn portepee. Made by a desirable maker and offered in very good condition, this dagger is ready to display!

Specifications:
Blade Length: 10"
Overall length: 15 1/8”
Crossguard: 3 1/4”
Scabbard Length: 11 3/4”