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Unmarked, the letter opener shows minor scratching and loss of finish, but is in an otherwise near extremely fine condition.\n\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46132051640597,"sku":"G46565.RL3","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/emd3953_c20_02171_1_1_1.jpg?v=1692899354"},{"product_id":"germany-dlv-a-flyers-knife-by-f-a-helbig-g53834","title":"Germany, Dlv. A Flyer’s Knife, By F. \u0026 A. Helbig","description":"(Deutscher Luftsportverband Fliegermesser). An extremely well-preserved Deutscher Luftsportverband (German Air Sports Association\/DLV) Flyer’s Knife, measuring 34 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 17.5 cm-long, nickel-plated, magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and edges. The reverse ricasso bears a maker’s mark of “F. \u0026amp; A. HELBIG, STEINBACH (KR. M)”, circumscribing the firm’s “GAEGLER” trade name. It sits securely within a nickel-silver crossguard which takes the form of a pair of stylized wings, bearing double-sided central black mobile swastikas, with the seam covered by an intact dark blue Moroccan leather liner. The handle grip consists of a wooden core wrapped in a dark blue Moroccan leather liner. It completes with a cascading, rounded pommel which screws in to maintain the knife’s structural integrity. It is accompanied by its original scabbard, constructed of a magnetic metal shaft with a dark blue Moroccan leather liner. Nickel-silver fittings are secured to both the tip and throat. A loop emanates from the latter for the accommodation of a hanger, which is included and consists of a black leather strap culminating in a functional silvered spring clip for uniform suspension. The throat has a functional spring catch to firmly hold the knife in place during storage, with the outer edge stamped with a classic DLV insignia. Minor issues consistent with age and wear are evident, and include some running marks to the blade and material fatigue of the leather elements. It remains in an extremely fine condition.\n\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46135460790549,"sku":"G53834","price":810.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/ai1_1464.jpg?v=1692910264"},{"product_id":"germany-dlv-a-flyers-knife-by-josef-munch-g55708","title":"Germany, Dlv. A Flyer’s Knife, By Josef Munch","description":"(Deutscher Luftsportverband Fliegermesser). A Deutscher Luftsportverband (German Air Sports Association) flyer’s knife, measuring 34 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 17.5 cm-long, nickel-plated, magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and edges. The reverse ricasso bears an acid-etched maker’s mark of “JOSEF MUNCH, BROTTERODE”, circumscribing the firm’s initial logo. The blade sits securely within a nickel-plated upper crossguard which takes the form of a pair of stylized wing bearing double-sided central black mobile swastikas, with an intact dark blue Moroccan leather buffer pad covering the seam. The handle grip is lined with dark blue Moroccan leather, and connects to a rounded, cascading pommel which screws in to maintain the knife’s structural integrity. It is accompanied by its original scabbard, constructed of a magnetic metal shaft similarly lined in dark blue Moroccan leather. Nickel-plated fixtures are secured to both the tip and throat, with the latter retaining a loop for the accommodation of a hanger. Balde and fittings has been post-1945 nickel plated and polished.\n\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46136116019477,"sku":"G55708","price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/mnc6408.jpg?v=1692913566"},{"product_id":"germany-dlv-a-flyers-knife-by-stocker-co-g59258","title":"Germany, DLV. A Flyer’s Knife, by Stöcker \u0026 Co.","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eDeutscher Luftsportverband Fliegermesser\u003c\/em\u003e). A Deutscher Luftsportverband (German Air Sports Association\/DLV) Flyer’s Knife, measuring 34 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features an 18 cm-long, nickel-plated, magnetic steel blade which retains factory-original sharpening to both the edges and tip. The reverse ricasso is maker marked with the seated king logo of Stöcker \u0026amp; Co. Solingen. The blade sits securely within a nickel-plated alloy crossguard which takes the form of a pair of stylized wings, both sides of which are inset with central gilded sunwheel-style mobile swastikas. The handle consists of a wooden core fully lined on the exterior with a dark blue Moroccan leather liner, while the hilt culminates in a nickel-plated alloy pommel which screws in to maintain the knife’s structural integrity. It is accompanied by its original scabbard, constructed of a magnetic metal shaft which is similarly in dark blue Moroccan leather. Nickel-plated non-magnetic metal fixtures are secured to both the tip and throat with side rivets, while the latter retains a loop for the accommodation of a hanger. A functional catch situated within the throat holds the knife in place during storage. Issues consistent with age and wear are evident, and include some running marks to the blade, loss of nickel-plating to the applicable fixtures, and moderate material fatigue throughout the leather features. This early example remains in a very fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48762621362453,"sku":"G59258","price":855.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC0786_4078fdb3-c5b2-4f60-ad7c-4cd4e3ed5b73.jpg?v=1738261878"},{"product_id":"germany-dlv-a-flyers-knife-by-stocker-co-g59240","title":"Germany, DLV. A Flyer’s Knife, by Stöcker \u0026 Co.","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eDeutscher Luftsportverband Fliegermesser\u003c\/em\u003e). A Deutscher Luftsportverband (German Air Sports Association\/DLV) Flyer’s Knife, measuring 34 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features an 18 cm-long, nickel-plated, magnetic steel blade which retains factory-original sharpening to both the edges and tip. The reverse ricasso is maker marked with the seated king logo of Stöcker \u0026amp; Co. Solingen. The blade sits securely within a nickel-plated alloy crossguard which takes the form of a pair of stylized wings, both sides of which are inset with central gilded sunwheel-style mobile swastikas. The handle consists of a wooden core fully lined on the exterior with a dark blue Moroccan leather liner, while the hilt culminates in a nickel-plated alloy pommel which screws in to maintain the knife’s structural integrity. It is accompanied by its original scabbard, constructed of a magnetic metal shaft which is similarly in dark blue Moroccan leather. Nickel-plated non-magnetic metal fixtures are secured to both the tip and throat with side rivets, while the latter retains a loop for the accommodation of a hanger. The former is included, and consists of a dark blue Moroccan leather strap retaining a functional nickel-plated metal spring clip for uniform suspension. A functional catch situated within the throat holds the knife in place during storage. A stamped DLV logo is visible adjacent to the throat opening. Issues consistent with age and wear are evident, and include some running marks to the blade, loss of nickel-plating to the applicable fixtures, and moderate to significant material fatigue throughout the leather features. 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The reverse ricasso is maker marked with the classic seated king logo of Stöcker \u0026amp; Co., Solingen. It sits securely within a nickel-plated alloy crossguard which takes the form of a pair of stylized wings, inset on each side with a central black enameled mobile swastika, with an intact dark blue Moroccan leather buffer pad covering the seam. The handle grip consists of a gently curved wooden core fully lined with a dark blue Moroccan leather liner, while the knife culminates in a nickel-plated pommel which screws in to maintain the knife’s structural integrity. It is accompanied by its period original scabbard, constructed of a magnetic metal shaft, similarly lined in dark blue Moroccan leather. Nickel-plated alloy fixtures are secured to both the tip and throat with dual side rivets, with an integral loop emanating from the latter for the inclusion of a hanger. The former is included and consists of a brown leather strap connecting to a functional nickel-silver spring clip for uniform attachment. A functional catch situated within the throat firmly holds the knife in place during storage, while the exterior is marked with a DLV logo. Minor issues consistent with age and wear are evident, and include faint running marks to the blade, two small chips to one edge of the blade, wear of the nickel finish throughout the plated fixtures, minor fatigue of the leather liners, and slight denting of the scabbard’s tip. 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