WW2 German SMF Solingen DLV flyers dagger with 16cm steel blade, nickel downswept cross-piece and pommel and leather covered grip, in leather and nickel scabbard with leather suspension strap L34cm overall. After WWI Germany was forbidden an air force by the Treaty of Versailles however the Deutscher Luftsport-Verband (German Air-sport Association) was formed in March 1933 from various sports flying clubs and had branches for aeroplane, gliding and balloon flying. Under cover of the sporting DLV, many future Luftwaffe pilots trained to fly. DLV was embodied with the NSKK in March 1935 and 1st March 1937 Luftwaffe formed.
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Condition Grade: 1 - Excellent: A lot in excellent condition with no damage (this item could be used or new).2 - Good: A lot in good condition, possibly with slight wear commensurate with age or minor restoration.3 - Fair/Good: A lot in fairly good condition but possibly with some wear, damage or restoration.4 - Fair: A lot likely in need of some restoration or not in working order.5 - Poor: A lot with heavy wear or damage and not fit for purpose, in need of full restoration or to be broken for parts.0 - N/A: 3 - Fair/Good: A lot in fairly good condition but possibly with some wear, damage or restoration.Small tear to seam of leather covering to grip. Quite a bit of wear and losses to the leather covering of the scabard.
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