Original WWII German 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger by ALCOSO of Solingen with Scabbard - circa 1940 m It looks like some initials

It looks like some initials may have been scratched onto the metal fitting that holds it together

The crossguard is in good condition as well

nicely carved with geometric designs and Copper inlays all decorated with engraved circles and other designs

and possibly into the post war years

Original WWII German 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger by ALCOSO of Solingen with Scabbard - circa 1940 m It looks like some initialsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice service used example of a mid war production 2nd Model Luftwaffe dagger. It is a fine Solingen Produced example made by the Solingen based firm of ALCOSO Alexander Coppel & Co. KG, Stahlwarenfabrik. The celluloid covered wooden grip of this dagger is a nice light ivory white color, and has not faded to orange as they so often do. It remains in very good condition throughout, showing some light