Original WWII German 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger by Alcoso Hotchkiss .303 As pictured in Dolf Goldsmith's

As pictured in Dolf Goldsmith's book

began efforts to optimize these weapons for close-in infantry fighting

The trophy is best described by the original document contained inside the baton itself:

Combined reprint of some of the1970s Profile Publications booklets

Original WWII German 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger by Alcoso Hotchkiss .303 As pictured in Dolf Goldsmith'sOriginal Item: Only One Available. This 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger is a classic Alcoso piece. The aluminum hilt fittings have the dark backgrounds in the recesses. This pommel has good detail to the oak leaves and the swass on both sides are nicely vaulted. The matching cross guard is the thinner variety we normally see on these pieces. The cross guard depicts an eagle flying to the viewers left clutching a mobile swas. The feathering in the quillon