2nd Model Navy Dagger – Weyersberg

Product Description: This 2nd Model Navy Dagger – Weyersberg is a choice piece. The non-etched blade retains original shine, with some traces of age. The reverse of the blade is stamped on the ricasso with the maker mark of the firm of Paul Weyersberg & Co., in Solingen. The original leather buffer is still present on the blade. The eye-catching handle of this dagger features typical brass fittings and a perfect white grip, with no cracks or chips. The twisted grip wire is still intact, and tight. The handle is complete with a really nice Portepee, made of aluminum wire braid. The Portepee appears to be tied in its original knot, and shows only very light wear, with no fraying or other issues. This 2nd Model Navy Dagger – Weyersberg is complete with its original scabbard. The scabbard shows light, even wear, with silver and gold tones. The scabbard is nice and straight, with no dents, though one scabbard crew is missing. Both of the suspension rings are intact. This dagger displays extremely well, and is in excellent condition.

Historical Description: The German Navy adopted the use of a dress dagger for its officers in the 19th century. In 1935, the Nazi leadership reintroduced universal conscription for German men as part of a plan to greatly expand German military power. The German Navy became part of the new Wehrmacht and was renamed the “Kriegsmarine.” The leadership of the Kriegsmarine was largely very traditional and initially retained many pre-Nazi traditions including the traditional dress dagger which was unchanged since WWI. But in 1938, a new dagger was introduced for the Kriegsmarine, that bore the Nazi swastika emblem. This pattern of dress dagger is known today as the Second Model Navy Dagger. The earlier “flaming ball” device used on the first model pommel was replaced with a German national eagle emblem clutching a wreathed swastika. The crossguard on the second model Navy dagger was longer than that found on the first pattern. The standard blade was acid etched with a fouled anchor and ornate foliage pattern. Because it was expected that these daggers would be worn at sea, all parts with the exception of the blade were initially made from brass. The Second Model Navy Dagger was made by more than a dozen manufacturers in a number of variants until the end of WWII. As with all officer dress daggers, they were not issued, but were private purchase items. Officers could customize these to suit their own tastes by upgrading them and customizing them in various ways.

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