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 only available in dark blue.
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The scabbard is covered with dark blue corinthian leather. This matches the design of
the handle. The scabbard has three fittings. A larger one in the throat area, a middle
strap and a tip. The throat and middle fittings have the chain permanently attached to
them. The end of the chain has a clip which secured the dagger to the inside of the
uniform.
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The information displayed here allows the visitor to identify the First Model Luftwaffe
dagger. This was the first dagger employed by the air force of the Third Reich. A
price guide is also provided to reflect the worth of the dagger in the collector's
market.
This information is provided courtesy of MilitaryItems.com ,
providers of military antiques and collectibles for the enthusiast community.
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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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