2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger – Paul Weyersberg

Product Description: An outstanding and complete example of the Second Model Luftwaffe Officer’s Dagger, produced by the esteemed Solingen maker Paul Weyersberg. This dagger exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of late Third Reich edged weapons, with a bright, immaculate blade that retains its full original plating. Only minimal runner marks are visible, and the ricasso bears the crisply struck maker’s mark for Paul Weyersberg, highly sought-after among collectors for its precision and provenance.

The grip is a particularly fine example, displaying a rich, mid-orange tone with its original springy wire wrap tightly intact—free of gaps or looseness. The accompanying steel scabbard is equally well-preserved, with no dents or distortions, and exhibits an even, pleasing patina consistent with careful long-term preservation. A dagger of exceptional visual appeal and integrity, this piece stands as a superb representation of Luftwaffe regalia and a desirable addition to any advanced edged weapons or WWII militaria collection.

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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