DLV / NSFK DAGGER (FLYERS /PILOT )
Very nice representative of a flyers / pilot dagger. Referred to as aDLV / NSFK knife, DLV being German Aero Sport and NSFK Naational Socialist Flying Corps both preceeded the Luftwaffe. This example is made by F. A. Helbig with thier signiyure crackle finish leather . Grip is in 99.5% condition . One miniscule flaw where leather sem is by pommel a teeny lifting. ( SEE PHOTOS ) Nickel pommel 3 step type and cross guard are in excellent condition Tip of cross gaurd has the mould maker " K " stamped. Very little of original silver frosting remains. Both block inserts retain 100% if the painted swastika. Blade has a nice point with crisp edges Maker mark stamped in a double oval F. A. Helbig. finish on blade has age and moisture marks but still very nice over all. ( SEE PHOTOS ) . Blue leather washer still present .Scabbard has Aluminum shell covered by blue leatherette again crackle finish. 99 % of finish intact just a few dings on sides of sheath . Threoat nickel fitting excellent with the DLV winged propeller and swastika stamp. Lower futting in excellent condition with a dent in bottom of the rsg ball. Leather hanger is in solid very good condition 100 5 intact . Strong spring action in retaining clip. Over all a very good example.
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