{"product_id":"original-wwii-german-early-2nd-model-luftwaffe-dagger-by-carl-julius-krebs-with-nickel-plated-blade","title":"Original WWII German Early 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger by Carl Julius Krebs with Nickel-Plated Blade","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of a early production production 2nd Model Luftwaffe dagger, with a Nickel-plated blade. It is a fine Solingen-Produced example made by \u003cem\u003eCarl Julius Krebs, Kronenkrebs-Stahlwarenfabrik\u003c\/em\u003e. The celluloid grip of this 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger is a lovely caramel brown, due to the fading of the faux ivory celluloid covering. It remains in nearly perfect condition throughout, and is wrapped with woven wire. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hilt mounts are similarly great on this dagger. The crossguard is made of \u003cspan\u003eAluminum, 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\u003c\/span\u003e 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. This guard shows little wear and has excellent 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 nickel plated steel, and is also in very good condition, with just a bit of oxidation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aluminum pommel is crisp quite nice. The swass on both sides are extremely bold, and the oak leaves around it is raised out and heavily hand enhanced. As it is unplated, there is no darkening in the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis scabbard is a fine, straight example, having a good aged nickel plating, with a lovely patina. The aluminum bands are well defined and have outstanding hand enhanced oak leaves tipped at a 45 degree angle, though they do show wear. The throat is retained by dome headed screws on either side, and is of the wider type seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade of this piece is a high quality early nickel-plated example, and is in excellent condition. The plating has just a bit of runner wear from being removed from the scabbard, and some specks light oxidation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example was produced by \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarl Julius Krebs, Kronenkrebs-Stahlwarenfabrik\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, and the rear ricasso shows their oval trademark logo with a \u003cstrong\u003eCROWN over K\u003c\/strong\u003e, surrounded by \u003cstrong\u003eCARL JULIUS KREBS \/ SOLINGEN\u003c\/strong\u003e. This particular version of the oval trademark lacks the internal oval, and was seen mostly on these 2nd model Luftwaffe daggers, per J Anthony Carter's work \u003cem\u003eGERMAN KNIFE AND SWORD MAKERS\u003c\/em\u003e. This maker was founded in 1866, and continued trading long after WWII. T\u003c\/span\u003ehe original pebbled leather blade buffer is in place within the deep recesses of the guard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis really is a really great Early 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger, offered in nice condition, ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31090228494405,"sku":"ONSV3826","price":825.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV3826__02.jpg?v=1595845514","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-wwii-german-early-2nd-model-luftwaffe-dagger-by-carl-julius-krebs-with-nickel-plated-blade","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}