German WW2 DLV Officers Dagger

This rare near untouched example being a Type 2 example distinguished by its painted alloy grips.

The DLV, “Deutscher Luftsport Verband” (German Air-sport Association), was established by forcibly, although legally, incorporating all civilian flying clubs, as well as the flying units of the SA and SS, into it in 1933. After 1935, when the secrecy regarding aerial re-armament was lifted, it served mostly as an Air force reserve and training ground for future members of the Luftwaffe. It was itself incorporated into the NSFK, “Nationalsozialistisches Fliegerkorps” (National-socialist Flying-corps), in 1937.

This F.&A. Helbig maker dager has about 98% percent of the original frosting still on the nickel mounts. The pommel with its three segmentations is in good condition. The crossguard center block features the inserted medallion which has a swastika on both sides. The three sectioned wings also have nearly all of the original frosting intact. The grip is original painted alloy rather than the type 1 version that had Moroccan leather. The scabbard is also period painted finished and is in the same condition showing no wear and no problems. The scabbard mounts are also heavily frosted particularly the upper mount. The upper mount has the small Icarus logo. The lower mount is in good condition also with a fine lower ball. The mounts are retained by their original flatter head style screws. The hanging ring has a fine black leather hanger being in excellent condition and retained by the 2 small, riveted ovals. The hanger is equipped with a fine conventionally shaped snap clip which is unmarked. The blade is bright throughout having no age toning and shows great cross graining as it should. The Logo and the location “Solingen”. The leather blade buffer is in place. In good as condition as you you’ll ever get.

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