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M35 aviator dagger with portepee - Tiger Solingen

M35 aviator dagger with portepee - Tiger Solingen

LOT 74-1009
PRESALE
Live auction 5th May 14:00
STARTING PRICE
900,00
GBP 769,30
USD 964,62
900
approx: GBP 769,30 / USD 964,62
BUYER’S PREMIUM: 24,5 %

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DESCRIPTion, DETaILS & Photos
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PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER Tigerwerk Lauterjung & Co.
WEIGHT
LOT 74-1009
EAN 2000000825915
LOT 74-1009
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
EAN 2000000825915
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER Tigerwerk Lauterjung & Co.
WEIGHT
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
LOT 74-1009
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
EAN 2000000825915
MAKER Tigerwerk Lauterjung & Co.
WEIGHT
Germany 1918 - 1945


Description

Very clean M35 Luftwaffe "Borddolch" made by TIGER Solingen with 23 cm portepee.

Nickel-plated steel blade showing the maker's mark of TIGER Solingen. Minor stains but 98% clean.

Dark blue leather finished handle and scabbard. Intact wire wrapping with some minor loss to the leather grip. Gold-plated crosses on the pommel and crossguard. All screws are present and appear to be in the right position.

Portepee is correct length and properly tied matching the expected fitting for period use. 

Comes with the original aluminum dagger chain. Marked  "OLC" (Overhoff and Company) maker marked snap clip. Fully functional.


Condition
See description