Original WWII German Miniature Salesman's Sample 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger Marked to Alfred Teves G.m.b.H. by SMF Russian Antique Guns beginning 8 May 1864 the

beginning 8 May 1864 the QMD began requiring the full name of the contractor

which was very good

with just a bit of wear and moth damage around the edges

the battalion used local civilian technical and skilled railway employees to augment its capabilities

Opposite this is another inspection stamp

Original WWII German Miniature Salesman's Sample 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger Marked to Alfred Teves G.m.b.H. by SMF Russian Antique Guns beginning 8 May 1864 theOriginal 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.