Original German WWII Early 1st Model Luftwaffe Dagger Ancient The War Merit Cross (Kriegsverdienstkreuz)

The War Merit Cross (Kriegsverdienstkreuz) also known as the Ernst-Augustkreuz

The Cascabel on the rear has been lost

Not available for sale in New Jersey

this is a Polish DPM 7

the 60th Infantry advanced toward the Harz Mountains

Original German WWII Early 1st Model Luftwaffe Dagger Ancient The War Merit Cross (Kriegsverdienstkreuz)This early 1st Model Luftwaffe Dagger despite the fact that it does not have a maker mark. The hilt fittings are the solid nickel type having fine brass inset medallions. The silvering appears to be mostly intact between the legs of both of the sunwheels. Both rims of the pommel are free of dings and with only modest signs of use. The cross guard quillons are in the characteristic down swept tripartite design, evoking a pair of wings. The grip is of