Original WWII German Miniature Salesman's Sample 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger Marked to Chain Manufacturer by SMF with Scabbard WWII which were essentially field hospital

which were essentially field hospital units consisting mostly of marquee tents and cots

It appears that the armband was forcibly removed from a uniform and cut along the stitched seam

Overall the metalwork bears a nice worn patina

the tanks were armed with a low-velocity Type 97 57mm Tank Gun

Original WWII German Miniature Salesman's Sample 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger Marked to Chain Manufacturer by SMF with Scabbard WWII which were essentially field hospitalOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a "Miniature" 2nd Model Luftwaffe dagger, which have been observed from several different makers. It is a fine Solingen Produced example made by the well known Solingen based firm of Solinger Metalwaren Fabrik Stcker & Co.. Often referred to as "salesman samples", there is definitely debate over the purpose of these miniature daggers, which are quite useful as letter openers as well.