RARE Desirable Original WWII German 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger By TIGER Brought Home By A U.S. Veteran Certified

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Original WWII German 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger By TIGER SOLINGEN Brought Home By A U.S. Veteran Certified. An extremely desirable second pattern luftwaffe dagger by the sought after maker Tiger. Measuring approx 43 cm with the scabbard on, this dagger features a 260 mm nickel-plated steel blade, magnetic, diamond shaped, with very sharp edges, remaining bright and crisp, and having a very sharp tip. The blade’s reverse ricasso is maker marked Tiger Solingen with the company’s stylized tiger.The leather washer at the crossguard junction remains intact and the blade only exhibits light wear from extraction and return to the scabbard, natural shine, with scattered surface wear, extremely fine. Bright aluminum hilt fittings are nicely detailed, including the embellished pommel, eagle crossguard and quillon surfaces, with very light contact. The swastikas on both sides of the pommel retain some of their gilt. Darker pumpkin-coloured celluloid grip, along with ten rows of tightly wound aluminum bullion wire around the grip are free of interruption and in overall  good shape some slight loss see photos. Silvered metal scabbard measures 297 mm, magnetic, with a traditional pebbled finish, crisp ball finial, the throat retained by two mounted screws, oak leaf bands with rings, a few small dents, in good condition. Nice period used dagger   captured by a U.S. Veteran   and brought home as a war trophy. Nice used example showing the expected age and wear. 100% Guaranteed to be authentic Brought home by a solider as a trophy of war. A very desirable dagger outstanding example.  Complete museum documentation (COA) Provided. Certified by The Gettysburg Museum of History. The Gettysburg Museum of History does not support or condone Adolf Hitler or the Nazi Party and is only offering this as a historic relic. Please see our other items.    Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers. Excellent vet bringback condition, DON”T MISS THIS ONE! VERY DESIRABLE MAKER!