2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger

Product Description:

A original honest example of the 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger. This dagger shows no makers mark.  The chromed blade shows light pitting and minor corrosion visible in spots as well as typical runner marks. The leather washer is missing from the tang, and blade shows some corrosion up under the tang.  The celluloid grip shows white overall with wear to top layer revealing yellow tone underneath at high points.  Grip remains firmly secured with original wire and exhibiting a pleasing, even patina from time and handling. The nickel-plated alloy fittings retain sharp detailing, with the crossguard eagle and pommel swastikas beautifully executed.

The scabbard is likewise in Excellent condition, featuring original intact throat screw, finely defined pebbling, and no dents but shows some corrosion in the recesses of the fittings. The entire assembly presents a consistent, even patina throughout.

Overall this 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger setup rates in excellent condition.

Historical Description:  The Luftwaffe dagger was a piece of regalia with a unique history. After WWI, Germany was prohibited from having an Air Force. In 1933, the Nazis formed the Deutscher Luftsport-Verband (DLV), which was a paramilitary aviation organization. DLV officers wore a long dagger. In 1935, in violation of the Treaty of Versailles, Hitler instituted the new German armed forces, the Wehrmacht. One of the branches of the Wehrmacht was the Luftwaffe. Luftwaffe officers at this time wore what we know as the first model Luftwaffe dagger. This was a shortened version of the earlier DLV dagger. It featured a scabbard covered in blue leather, and a blue, wire-wrapped grip. The crossguard featured a round, “sunwheel” type swastika, flanked by downswept, stylized “wings.” The pommel was in the form of a vertical disc, with another, larger “sunwheel” swastika. In 1937, the Luftwaffe instituted a new dagger form, known to collectors as the second model. This new dagger was similar to that worn by officers of the German Army. The second model had a metal scabbard with impressed decoration, and no leather covering. The crossguard bore a Luftwaffe eagle, clutching a swastika. The blue grip was replaced with one that was orange, white or yellow. The various types of grips were a matter of personal preference and did not indicate branch or rank. The pommel of the new dagger featured a swastika within an oak leaves motif. The blades of these daggers were steel, and many but not all were manufacturer marked.

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