1st pattern luftwaffe dagger

[merdock]

Hi,
Here's the luftwaffe dagger that came from the same vet the NSFK came from,
as you can see it's never been cleaned, is the trade mark a rare one? not sure what happened to scans the dagger is straight and the blade is near mint.
All the best Merdock

[merdock]

blade and scabbard tip.

[merdock]

Maker..
RUDOLF SCHMIDT SOLIINGEN.

[Brian S]

Great mark. I have not seen one of those. This is a rare maker of the 1st Model Luft. It is known some cottage producers were putting a few out here and there and you have one of them.

[merdock]

Hi .
What is the approx value of this dagger does the trademark of a dagger make much difference.
All the best Merdock

[Brian S]

You can't tell. Johnson or Wittmann could have it on their sites for 4 years and finally sell it for whatever. I would think a rare maker would ask more but bring more when is the question. Look at Johnson and Wittmann's site. See if they have one subtract about 35% and that's what you'd probably get if you advertised it. Probably... Remember they do this for a living so when they sell a dagger it's got to pay some overhead and I think they'd rather have a large inventory for appearances and if one sells then great. My opinion. No doubt I'll get blasted for my blasphemy to the Gods!