WWII GERMAN DAGGERS PRICE GUIDE

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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 a manufacturer's marking. 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.

The dagger hanger is made of cloth with very intricate patterns. Two rectangular metal buckles are use to adjust the length of each side of the hanger. The buckles are adorned with a leafy pattern. Dark blue grommets are placed along the length of the hanger. They are used to hold in place each side.

A metal clip is found at the end of the hanger. The back is marked with the letters DRGM.

This page is a recognition and identification guide for German bayonets. Multiple detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out specific points that should be noted.

One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my German bayonet worth?". A price guide is included here to address this question. The value of the Nazi bayonets is reviewed over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth of the police sword in the collector's market is illustrated.

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The handguard has a large flying eagle in the front. It is clutching a swastika with both claws. The back is pebbled. The top of the handguard has a very pronounced leafing pattern which matches the pattern found on the pommel.

The front and back of the scabbard are heavily pebbled. The sides are smooth. Two bands attached to the body of the scabbard secure a ring each. This is where the hanger attaches.

The blade bears the manufacturer's logo near its base. It consists of a knight looking to the left. The letters WKC are placed just below the logo. The name of the town "Solingen" is placed just below the initials.

The swastika found in the pommel retains most of the original guilding. This characteristic is hard to find. Most of the finish is usually stripped due to normal wear.

Many German edge weapons are currently 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 this item. Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of the collectible.

If you have an interest is seeing other edge weapons of the Third Reich, you can do so by going to our WWII German daggers and Swords identification guide, Where we cover blades from the Heer (Army), Navy (Kriegsmarine), Air Force (Luftwaffe) and other organizations.

PRICING GUIDE INFORMATION
The value for WWII German daggers and other military antiques and collectibles is provided as a means to educate the collector community and individuals who have a general interest on the field. The following is an estimated value. Prices may vary in every state and every country. This service is provided courtesy of MilitaryItems.com . The source for military antiques and collectibles in the web.

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MARKET ANALYSIS
May 17th, 2017
Germany produced a large variety of daggers for various branches of the military and for para-military civilian organizations. The high quality construction and beautiful designs have made them great collectibles. The item featured here is hard to find. In general its appreciation has been good but recently the values have experienced a downward trend. Market adjustments for collectibles are not rare.

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