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Title Close combat knife
Nationality German
Period c 1944
Sold

This standard late pattern combat knife, with a Luftwaffe acceptance stamp on the base of the blade, has been customised by the insertion of an SS enamel lapel pin in the top of the grip. This feature appears to be original and was not put on yesterday, but whether it is contemporary with the construction of the dagger is a moot point.

As to the SS using Luftwaffe equipment, there are plenty of photographs of SS prisoners in Normandy showing them wearing all manner of Luftwaffe ponchos, and even belt buckles, never mind the paratroop helmets with Luftwaffe markings used in Yugoslavia by the SS paratroop battalion.

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Edged Weapons : Dirks : Third Reich : SS Police Fire]

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Just to let you know that i have received the Sabre today and it looks great and nothing was damaged in transit. It has been a pleasure doing business with you and the descriptions on your web site perfectly match the condition of the item and i look forward to doing business with you in the future.

D E, UK, 20.01.2017

Chris, arrived yesterday, all is well. It is very refreshing to do business with you.

B N, USA, 11.02.2013

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