Description
The gun is partially matching serial numbers
It was standard issue for pilots of the B-17 & B-24 until it was superseded by the B-8 in the latter part of 1943
it closely resembled European and American swords of the time
aircrew including bomber crews
and it has some incredible painted on unit markings
Original German WWII Early 1st Model Luftwaffe Dagger by Emil Voos with Scabbard & Belt Hanger Chain U.S. Badges The gun is partially matchingOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is a very nice service worn 1st Model Luftwaffe Dagger from the late 1930s, made by the rare Solingen based firm of Emil Voos, Waffenfabrik (Weapons Factory). The grip looks to be made of silvered nickel or zinc alloy, which still has a good amount of the plating. The vaulted sides of the round pommel have engraved "Sunwheel" style swas (hook cross) emblems, which originally highlighted gold. There is a crack running