LUFTWAFFE 1st Pattn. DAGGER BY HERDER.

This is an interesting variation 1st Pattn dagger by Richard A Herder. The dagger itself seems to be in alloy or aluminium with earlier brass inserted swastika discs to the pommel and crossguard. I’ve had a few Herder 1st Lufts in my time and it seems they did a little mixing and matching. The blue leather grip is perfect with a single wire wrap. The original 23cm bullion knot is tied in place, but is quite frayed where it’s rubbed against the crossguard in wear. The scabbard is complete and has all solid nickel fittings, including a very nice nickel chain assembly. The body of the scabbard is covered in blue Moroccan leather and all the fittings are nickel. There is some minor leather loss on the bottom edge of the scabbard, but not dreadful. The blade is nickel plated and in good condition with some light surface scratches along one edge. No other damage or nicks. The HERDER trademark/name is etched into the blade riccasso.
A great dagger here!

Code: 4662