Original WWII German 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger by Carl Eickhorn of Solingen with Scabbard Receivers Under this is is marked

Under this is is marked with serial number 18283 and date 昭 19

The inset of the swas was painted red

The tsuba (cross guard) is made of bronze and is a "mokko gatta" (quince) shaped style

The drawings were all drawn and signed by Jo

Original WWII German 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger by Carl Eickhorn of Solingen with Scabbard Receivers Under this is is markedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of an early war production 2nd Model Luftwaffe dagger. It is a fine Solingen Produced example made by the legendary Solingen based firm of Carl Eickhorn. The celluloid grip of this dagger has faded to a deep pumpkin orange, and remains in good condition throughout. This is very common due to exposure to light and air, which also can make the material brittle. It has a nice slightly tapered