Original WWII German 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger by Tigerwerk Lauterjung & Co. with Portepee Russian Maxim 1910 The cutouts in the blade

The cutouts in the blade and scabbard still remain however

This massive effort by the American and British forces for the final thrust into Germany was flown by over 1700 8th AF four engine bombers

It was instituted by General Walther von Brauchitsch on 1 June 1940

classic string closure to the back and a yellow felt five-pointed imperial Japanese star cap badge on a cotton backing

Original WWII German 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger by Tigerwerk Lauterjung & Co. with Portepee Russian Maxim 1910 The cutouts in the bladeOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a mid war production 2nd Model Luftwaffe dagger. It is a fine Solingen Produced example made by the desirable maker Tigerwerk Lauterjung & Co.. The celluloid grip of this dagger is a nice caramel orange color color, and remains in very good condition throughout. It has a nice slightly tapered shape, and is tightly wrapped with twisted silver bullion wire. It is slightly lighter in color