Original German WWII 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger by E. & F. Hörster with Scabbard & Portepee MG 15 It features 17 attached buttons

It features 17 attached buttons

DahlgrenJohn Adolphus Bernard Dahlgren (November 13

The first word appears to be "Gluck" which means "luck" so the engraving is perhaps a hunter's prayer for a successful outing

Overall length: 36 3/8”

65" smooth bore barrel

Original German WWII 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger by E. & F. Hörster with Scabbard & Portepee MG 15 It features 17 attached buttonsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of mid war production 2nd Model Luftwaffe dagger. It is a fine Solingen Produced example made by the well known firm of E. & F. Hrster, Waffenfabrik (weapons factory). The celluloid grip of this dagger is a nice amber color, the color of aged stained ivory. It has a nice tapered shape, and is tightly wrapped with bullion bound twisted wires. It does show some light staining and wear, and