Alcoso Heer Dagger

Product Description: This Alcoso Heer Dagger is a top-quality piece, with a wonderful look. The steel blade has been lightly cleaned, with some scattered freckling. On the reverse of the blade, the ricasso is neatly etched with the commercial style “scales” maker mark of the firm of Alcoso in Solingen. The handle on this dagger is gorgeous, with a correct Alcoso style cross guard. The metal fittings on the handle are undamaged, and retain original detail, as well as traces of a very light patina to the original plated surfaces. The Trylon grip is a very appealing light orange color, and is free of any cracks or chips. This Alcoso Heer dagger is complete with its correct original scabbard. The scabbard is nice and straight, with no dents, and retains some original burnishing in the recesses of the design. Both of the suspension rings on the scabbard are intact.This is a very handsome dagger, that looks great on display. The condition rates as very good.

Historical Description: After WWI, the German military, known as the Reichswehr, was restricted to a relatively small force. Hitler changed this in 1935, reintroducing universal military conscription, and creating a new German Armed Forces- the Wehrmacht. Within the Wehrmacht, the German Army was known as the Heer, and a new dagger was designed and introduced for the officers of this new German Army in May 1935. As with all German Army officer uniforms and accoutrements, they were not issued; rather, the officer had to purchase them. These were ceremonial and decorative pieces of regalia, that were worn on occasions that did not call for carrying a sword. The overall pattern and design of the dagger remained consistent throughout the production run, but the large number of individual manufacturers created a wide variety in details, especially with regard to the handle fittings. There were approximately 42 different manufacturers of the blades. There were construction changes over time as well. Early German Army daggers generally featured plated brass alloy handle fittings. Later, zinc was used. Wartime type scabbards were generally unplated, with a gray finish. Production of German Army daggers ceased around 1943. The German Army was a huge organization, and large numbers of these daggers were produced. But there were many specific variants that were produced in low numbers, especially the highest quality, luxury type pieces for well-heeled officers. Some daggers were personalized, and customized, and are unique. The striking and attractive design of the German Army dagger was well-received by officers at the time, and these are very sought-after by collectors today.

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