Original German Early WWII NSKK Dagger by AESCULAP of Tuttlingen with Scabbard Books & Films The left side pouch is

The left side pouch is an early war example

Spruance ordered that the air squadrons fly directly to their targets before assembling every squadron into a proper formation

for the inspector that passed it and CROWN / T proof on the pommel

though there are some areas of runner wear

Original German Early WWII NSKK Dagger by AESCULAP of Tuttlingen with Scabbard Books & Films The left side pouch isOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice early pattern NSKK Dagger, made by the rare maker Aesculap Werke AG of Tuttlingen, a company much more known for their surgical instruments than their blades. They only made these daggers for a short period of time, as the company was much more needed for its ability to make surgical instruments during the war, a business they continue to excel in. The dagger complete with an original later war