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WWII Nazi Early DLV/NSFK Glider Pilot's Dagger

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD
WWII Nazi Early DLV/NSFK Glider Pilot's Dagger
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WWII Nazi Early DLV/NSFK Glider Pilot's Dagger, a near mint early nickel silver example of the Deutcher Luftsport Verband, National Socialist Flying Corp dagger, by Gebruder Heller. The 6-7/8'' double-edged blade is near mint with slight runner marks, and has the Heller balloon man logo at the ricasso. Etched markings read ''GEBR. HELLER, MARIENTHAL, B. SCHWEINA/THUR.''. Original leather blade washer is present. Guard and pommel are solid nickel silver with a dark motteled patina. There are enameled swastikas in the center of the guard on both sides. The blue Morrocan leather-covered grip is near mint. Scabbard is covered in the same minty blue Morrocan leather with solid nickel silver fittings at top and bottom. Scabbard throat fitting has the ''Icarus'' logo with wings stamped into the edge -- the symbol of the NSFK, making this an early dagger. Fittings show the same uncleaned dark patina to the finish. There is a very minor ding on the bottom of the ball on the lower fitting. Original leather hanger with nickel silver oval and belt clip shows age and wear to the black finish of the leather. Est.: $1,200-$1,600. (John Ackerman collection)