Original German WWII 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger by E. & F. Hörster with Scabbard & Hanger Military Maps The butt plate is marked

The butt plate is marked C / 19 as a rack or unit number

and unidentified maker that has been seen on small arms components

Forty years later

Over the scabbard is a nice leather sword cover in original worn condition

and does look to have been arsenal reconditioned at some point

Original German WWII 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger by E. & F. Hörster with Scabbard & Hanger Military Maps The butt plate is markedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice service used 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). Unlike most that we see, the celluloid covered grip of this dagger is still the original ivory white color. Most of these fade to amber or orange over the years as the celluloid deteriorates. It has a nice