Original WWII German Miniature Salesman's Sample 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger Marked to Chain Manufacturer by SMF with Scabbard Napoleonic excellent condition WWII United States

excellent condition WWII United States Army Air Forces 23rd Fighter Group

This is a scarce period statue of the “Spirit of the American Doughboy” which was a common statue design used for soldier memorials after World War I

The ribbon consists of blue and red stripes

Towards the end of World War II

however the wrist of the wood butt stock was at one time broken and was repaired by adding two brass plates

Original WWII German Miniature Salesman's Sample 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger Marked to Chain Manufacturer by SMF with Scabbard Napoleonic excellent condition WWII United StatesOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a "Miniature" 2nd Model Luftwaffe dagger, which have been observed from several different makers. It is a fine Solingen Produced example made by the well known Solingen based firm of Solinger Metalwaren Fabrik Stcker & Co.. Often referred to as "salesman samples", there is definitely debate over the purpose of these miniature daggers, which are quite useful as letter openers as well.