Helt with Horster 1st Luft Mark

[twoodson412]

I just wanted to make sure this maker mark on the blade is correct for a 1st Luft Dagger, thanks for any help!

[Ed Sunday]

I just wanted to make sure this maker mark on the blade is correct for a 1st Luft Dagger, thanks for any help!

That's the correct mark.

[Schlange]

Yes, It is standard last Horster Solingen logo in TR era, who was used for 1. model Luftwaffe of luftwaffe dagger.
Blade nickle plated - standard feature for blades produced by Horster Solingen.


Schlange

http://www.mojalbum.com/schlange88/albumi

[Br. James]

A quick question: The logo doesn't appear to be centered on the blade...does this matter? I have seen similar criticism raised about other types of daggers when the maker's mark or RZM license code was not centered on the blade...??

Br. James

[Schlange]

No.
You can see off-center etched stamp of manufacturer is many cases on the Heer/Luftwaffe original daggers blades.


Schlange

http://www.mojalbum.com/schlange88/albumi

[JohnZ]

I have seen two other Horster TMs used. The first one here is one found on a Luft2 and on dress bayonets, the second one is on a Luft2 that I own.

John

[heers68]

RARE marks John! Kevin.