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Hello all,
Anyone ever seen a green one of these before? For me, this is a first, though the paint looks period. Any thoughts on this one or why it was painted this way?
William Kramer
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William,
Is it paint over leather? Very odd, never seen anything like it.
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Looks like perhaps the leather was stripped due to severe damage as seen on scabbard and then applied several thick coats of enamel paint. Western allies troops like to make a boot knife out of this model dirk. I don't think a German would would combat abuse a dress dagger, might get sent to a Penal Battalion for that.  serge
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Early NPEA flightschool -megga rare!!!!! LOL 
Last edited by Paul; 12/06/2012 09:17 AM.
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I agree with Serge and others.
The leather was removed (probably due to poor condition) and the pieces painted.
You can see the lower scabbard-fitting screw is askew in the last photo.
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Paul you are obsessed with npeas .I think it is most likely from the fliegergrass unit who were in charge of cutting the lawns at all airfields.
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Could be Diplo-or possibly airfield barbers? reverse upper scabbard mount should be inscribed "Herr Cutter" in this instance. 
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