German 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger -
The second pattern Luftwaffe dagger was introduced in 1937. Various officer ranks wore the dagger and there was no
visible difference between them.
The biggest changes between the first model and the second model were the pommel and the hand guard. A detailed account
of the construction of the dagger follows:
The blade was of type stiletto with the main features being a double edge and a flat plain in its center. The brand of
the manufacturer would normally be placed on the blade. The example shown in this page has no manufacturer's markings.
The grip was manufactured from celluloid and consisted of a grooved spiral design. A wire composed of three strands was
placed in the groove. The wire was aluminum and silver in appearance. The grip was available in white, yellow or orange.
If the buyer had the necessary finances, it was possible to purchase ivory grips. The various types of grips available
were strictly a matter of purchaser preference and not a symbol of rank or status within the Luftwaffe. This dagger was
produced by a very large number of manufacturers.
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The blade bears the manufacturer's logo. It is placed at the base of the blade. The
name "F.W. Holler" are wrapped around the upper section of an elliptical shape. The
name of the city "Solingen" is placed in the bottom section.
The back of the metal handguard is visible in the top photo. Notice the heavily
pronounced pebbling.
The scabbard has two metal braces around it. They hold a ring each. This is
where the hanger is attached to the dagger.
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The information presented on this page allows the enthusiast to identify the 2nd
model Luftwaffe dagger. In addition, a price guide is offered so the worth of the
dagger in the present market is identified.
This information is provided courtesy of
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The portapee has a high quality knot attached to the end. It is silver in color.
The pommel is of round shape. It has a leafing design arounf it. The front and
back display the swastika symbol. It should be guilded, however, the example shown
here has lost all color and it is bare silver. This was a common occurance due to
normal wear.
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This edge weapon is currently being
reproduced. It is becoming more difficult to be
able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality of the reproductions is improving. The
collector must become familiarized with the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing
of edge weapons. Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity
of the item.
If you have an interest is seeing other edge weapons of the Third Reich, you can do so by going to our
WWII German Edge Weapons identification guide. Where
we cover blades from the Heer (Army), Navy (Kriegsmarine), Air Force (Luftwaffe) and other organizations.
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