UBB.threads Forums Edged Weapons Army, Navy, and Luftwaffe Forum Unit Marked 1st Pattern Luftwaffe

I have been offered this early 1st Luftwaffe. It looks in reasonbly good condition, and is unit marked.
can anyone give their opinions on is, and who the unit is? Also what would a fair offer price be on this.
Any thoughts or opinions would be appreciated.

I've just been told the grip appears to be painted wood, rather than covered in leather.
Is this post war done? Seems strange as the wire is still intact. Has anyone seen 1st lufts with painted grips?

thanks

ldr

Thanks

LDR

The scabbard looks like it's missing the leather as well. The fittings have a big "gap" between themselves and the scabbard shell. Looks like someone removed the leather from the whole dagger and re-wrapped the grip wire? It's an easy fix to get it re-covered by Tom Whittmann or some one like him. I would buy it if the price was right..I think around $600-$700.00 as the repairs are going to be a few hundred easy.

Mark

Thanks Mark, i pretty sure the leather is on the scabbard, just not the grip.

Thanks

lewis

I`m with Mark on this one. Look at top edge of scabbard on picture 3. Sure looks like metal showing through the surface there.

thanks guys you were right, from what i've been told there are remains of leather under the fittings. So at some time the leather has been removed.
Any info on the unit marking?