Model 1930 Swedish Air Force Officer Pilot Dagger with Portopee & Hanger
THE CONSIGNOR SAYS ALL THESE BADGES & DAGGERS, ETC. IF YOU WANT TO MAKE AN OFFER ON A PIECE, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO. ARTIFACT: This is a Model 1930 Swedish Air Force officer pilot dagger with a hanger and portepee, or sword knot. The dagger comes in its original gilt brass and painted wood scabbard, attached to which is a dual hanger (hanger is possibly post-WWII) that has a small winged and crowned propeller medallion. The end of the scabbard is capped in brass with a wonderful feathered or scaled design. The grip is entirely wrapped in brass wire and the pommel is capped with the trio of crowns representing Norway, Sweden and Finland. The guard is simple and squared-off in brass. The bright blade is stiletto-shaped. SIZE: Approximately 13-1/4 in length and 3-1/2 in width (at guard); blade only: 9-1/8 in length (including ricasso) and 3/4 in width; scabbard only: approximately 9-1/2 in length and 15/16 in width; hanger has a 7-5/8 drop from scabbard; about 13-1/2 total length (while in scabbard). CONSTRUCTION/MATERIALS: Steel blade, wire-wrapped grip, gilt brass, rayon/cotton/nylon knot; leather washer; gilt brass and painted wood scabbard. ATTACHMENT: Hangers, sword knot. ITEM NOTES: This is from a pre-WWII Swedish Air Force weapons collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON-DMM-25-13 LBAIEX11/13 SLAFEJX2/15 SLAEGJX4/15 SLADIJX6/15 SLADAEX11/15 SLABGEX1/16 omm10001sw-CON. CONDITION: 8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The dagger shows little wear; hanger may be post-WWII – leather washer below the guard seems to be a replacement – rivet at the top shows repair. GUARANTEE: As with all my items, this piece is guaranteed original. Please visit the ME section (to the right of my user name above) to find out how to view Many More Great Historical Artifacts! The item “Model 1930 Swedish Air Force Officer Pilot Dagger with Portopee & Hanger” is in sale since Sunday, August 10, 2014. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “flyingtigerantiques” and is located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. This item can be shipped worldwide.
