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RARE! WWII German RLB Luftschutz EM 1st Model Dagger
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RARE! ORIGINAL WWII GERMAN REICHLUFTSCHUTZBUND RLB ENLISTED FIRST MODEL DAGGER! This fine, early, RLB Enlisted Man is a quality example, having all nickel fittings. The nickel is heavy in the hand and the dagger has a hefty, durable feel to it. The derby-shaped pommel cap has some minor surface hits and ordinary usage signs. It has the traditional equator-like center rim. The crossguard features the art-deco Hoheitsadler with stubby wings. This raptor looks to it's left, and has obvious hand done details. The quillon arms have four decorative lines on each side, and they are ended in 45-degree angles to give the look of flight in motion. This crossguard is in excellent condition with a couple of minor hits. The grip is a fine ebony-type, which is bulbous in the center, thinning towards the top and bottom. It is a brown-black color, with a chip out near the crossguard. Not perfect, but still a pretty grip ! The grip insignia is the early First Model type. It consists of a sunburst background, which retains 90% of its original silvered finish. Raised out in the center of the sunburst, are the initials of the organization done in blue enamel, "RLB". The enamel shows some very minor hits, but the areas are small, and barely noticeable. The quality scabbard is straight throughout without dents. It retains 60% of the shiny, original black paint. The throat and lower fitting are solid nickel. The lower fitting shows no hits and remains in choice condition, being retained by two headless flush-mount side screws. The throat also is in perfect condition, being retained with one screw, positioned in the center obverse. T is a triangular, wire-like, connector, which retains the short hanger for this dagger. This short hanger is supple, with still servicable black leather showing expected age. The leather is fitted with a nickel-plated steel snap clip with traces of oxidation on the edges. The leather is retained to the triangular wire fastener with a nickel tab, which is folded over, and has four rivets with dressed heads. The blade fits snugly to the throat and scabbard and appears to have had both edges sharpened at some time, and no longer has the original cross graining visible. Contrarily, the blade has an attractive business-like longitudinal gleam more suggestive of a fighting knife or bayonet than a ceremonial dagger. Nevertheless the manufacturer's trademark, a crown enclosed in a diamond is clearly present along with the inscription ERNST WITTE, SOLINGEN . An impressive and scarce war relic! Seriously interested prospective Buyers may request additional photos by providing your E-mail address.Terms: This item for sale ONLY to Buyers within the United States of America. Buyer to add $20.00 for U.S. Registered Mail Shipping. Payment due by PayPal, Cashier's Check, or Money Order within seven (7) days of purchase. Delayed payment beyond seven (7) days will result in cancellation of sale, and notification of E-bay of your NON-PAYING BIDDER status. Please don't buy if you can't pay immediately. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER ITEMS!
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