Double Etched Army Dagger with Artificial Ivory Grip

Product Description: An exceptional Double Etched Army Dagger with Artificial Ivory Grip, a striking and beautifully preserved example of a classic Third Reich officer’s sidearm. The elegant artificial ivory grip retains excellent color and finish, showing only a few small nicks and minor handling flaws. The double-etched blade presents fine, detailed panels with strong luster throughout, showing only three small edge nicks near the tip — minor and not detracting from overall presentation.

The scabbard remains in excellent+ condition, displaying crisp pebbling and an attractive, even patina consistent with careful preservation. The portepee is well-tied and remains supple, showing little to no wear. Though unmarked by maker, the overall setup and quality of execution are fully consistent with top-period production.

A highly desirable Double Etched Army Dagger with Artificial Ivory Grip, exhibiting exceptional visual appeal and condition, rated excellent overall, a fine addition to any advanced edged weapon collection.

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 detail, especially regarding 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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