Rare Aluminum Kriegsmarine Dagger

Product Description: We are pleased to be able to offer this extremely rare Aluminum Kriegsmarine Dagger. These Kriegsmarine daggers with aluminum fittings are truly rare pieces; only a few other examples are known to exist.  extremely rare dagger with Aluminum fittings; only a few other examples are known to exist. This one is gorgeous. The blade is unmarked, and nicely etched with fouled anchors and a ship. The push-button blade locking mechanism is functional. The blade has a perfect tip and only extremely slight traces of age. The handle is incredible, with the WKC pattern eagle pommel and crossguard made of gilt aluminum. The original gold gilding is nearly completely present and retains beautiful original luster. The orange Trylon grip is pristine and very attractive, with a nice, tight wire wrap. The handle is complete with its original portepee, still tied in its original knot. The portepee is made of wire with a real silver content, and has taken on a very pleasant darkened tone from age. This Aluminum Kriegsmarine Dagger is complete with its original brass scabbard, which has a mellow age patina. There is one small dent in the scabbard, near the tip. This desirable dagger is accompanied by a set of very nice, early hangers with aluminum fittings. The hangers are in near mint condition, with only extremely slight wear to the gilt finish on the metalwork. The fabric is crisp, with full original color, and all of the clips remain functional. Overall, this dagger rates a very strong 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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