Original German WWII 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger by E. & F. Hörster with Scabbard & Hanger Military Maps so it looks almost black

so it looks almost black under some lighting conditions

indicating that it was manufactured during the changeover to the M8A1 spec

and unidentified maker that has been seen on small arms components

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

Original German WWII 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger by E. & F. Hörster with Scabbard & Hanger Military Maps so it looks almost blackOriginal 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