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WWII Nazi 1st Model RLB Dagger, by Burgsmuller

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD
WWII Nazi 1st Model RLB Dagger, by Burgsmuller
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WWII Nazi 1st Model Reichsluftschutzbund (RLB) Enlisted Dagger, by Karl Burgsmuller. (The RLB was the Air Raid Protection Service of Nazi Germany.) The 9'' double-edged blade is near mint with some old grease remaining, marked at the ricasso in etched letters ''Karl Burgsmuller, Berlin, Charlottenburg 5''. Original leather blade washer is present. Eagle and swastika crossguard and pommel have an uncleaned lightly oxidized patina. Ebony wood grip has the RLB enameled medallion in the center with the small swastika denoting a First Model. Grip shows light use and minor scratches. Scabbard retains approx. 90% of its original black paint with a few small scratches mainly on the reverse; bottom scabbard fitting has an oxidized patina on the front and is brighter on the reverse. The triangular-shaped ring for the hanger is on the side of the scabbard, but the leather hanger and belt clip are missing. A beautiful example of an early 1st Model RLB enlisted dagger by Karl Burgsmuller. Est. $1,200-$1,800. (John Ackerman collection)