Original WWII German 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger by Rare Maker Rudolf Büchel with Portepee & Scabbard Technical Books and looks to be of

and looks to be of wool or light canvas construction

airborne troops

The top of the octagonal barrel unfortunately no longer shows any of the original markings

ordered part of his armored reserve

it still has the correct shape

Original WWII German 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger by Rare Maker Rudolf Büchel with Portepee & Scabbard Technical Books and looks to be ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a mid war production 2nd Model Luftwaffe dagger, complete with its original scabbard and portepee. It is a fine Solingen Produced example made by the rare firm of Rudolf Bchel Stahlwarenfabrik (Steelware Factory). This is only the second example of a Luftwaffe Dagger that we have had by this rare maker. The celluloid grip of this dagger is still very close original ivory white color,