Original German WWII 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger by E. & F. Hörster with Scabbard & Portepee MG 15 - 4 overseas bars indicating

- 4 overseas bars indicating 24+ months in oversea service

The first word appears to be "Gluck" which means "luck" so the engraving is perhaps a hunter's prayer for a successful outing

which was the combined military forces of NSDAP era Germany

with a horse pistol and carbine for each

The 30 1/4 " blade is extensively etched with U

Original German WWII 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger by E. & F. Hörster with Scabbard & Portepee MG 15 - 4 overseas bars indicatingOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of mid war production 2nd Model Luftwaffe dagger. It is a fine Solingen Produced example made by the well known firm of E. & F. Hrster, Waffenfabrik (weapons factory). The celluloid grip of this dagger is a nice amber color, the color of aged stained ivory. It has a nice tapered shape, and is tightly wrapped with bullion bound twisted wires. It does show some light staining and wear, and