Original German WWII 2nd Model Enlisted Man's RLB Dagger by KRONECK Ernst Erich Witte of Solingen with Scabbard and Hanger U.S. Documents & Books and duty there until December

and duty there until December

his flying missions included transporting dignitaries and dropping supplies to American forces behind enemy lines

This fine example shows some age and patination of the nickel plating

The original blade was damaged or unserviceable

observation balloons after World War I were often filled with non-flammable helium

Original German WWII 2nd Model Enlisted Man's RLB Dagger by KRONECK Ernst Erich Witte of Solingen with Scabbard and Hanger U.S. Documents & Books and duty there until DecemberOriginal Item: Only One Available. This RLB EM Dagger is in very good condition throughout. The hilt mounts are the nickel plated pot metal type. The plating does show some wear and flaking in areas, particularly on the pommel fitting, which shows some corrosion on the edges, as we often see. The pommel is in the characteristic derby shape with an equatorial band. The cross guard features a stubby winged Art Deco style eagle clutching a smooth wreath