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I have had several of these over the years and this one was the best. The frog is Luftwaffe L.B.A. marked. It came in a motel buy in the St. Louis area many years ago.
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Love these fighting knives. I wish Tom Wittmann could find some proof they were issued to a special Luftwaffe defense group for experimental aircraft at Hildesheim airfield....
John Merling [email protected]MAX Life member OVMS Life member(Ohio Valley Military Society SOS) OGCA Life member(Ohio Gun Collectors Assoc) NRA Life member
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John,
Great lineup, no wonder we can't find any decent ones out there!
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John:
Gee... what is the difference between these, or are you trying to corner the market and make a killing?
Very nice!
John
Always looking for Eickhorns and etched bayonets.
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Wow, never seen that before!!
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Well, sure, they are all different, they have unique stag slabs...  Actually, I just like this style knife, very high quality polished blade. Some have a number on the blade, a few have a matching number on the scabbard. A mystery as to why they are numbered. Best guess is some were issued.
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and I'm still desperate to find one,so if anybody has a minty example they are ready to part with..................
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Great pics , , what are members thoughts on knots on these did they wear luft dagger knots or not ? Regards Rob
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I got one out of the woodwork with a very worn brown frog and standard silver short portepee with matching wear...so, a definite maybe?? It'd be nice to find some period photos to prove it.
Paul, email me, I may be able to part with one.
Best, John
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