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WWII German Luftwaffe Officer's 1st Model Dagger - The Luftwaffe instituted the use of a dagger in 1934. The dagger was designed based on an earlier piece used by the DLV. This dagger was known as the First model. in 1937 a second dagger was introduced as a replacement. This was known as the Second mdoel.

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 First Model dagger follows:





The design of the dagger consists of a large circular pommel with a guilded swirl swastika located in each side. The handle is covered with dark blue corynthian leather and wrapped with silver wire. The cross guard has three metal forms at each side curving downward. The center has a swastika of similar design as the one found in the pommel.

The scabbard is of metal construction. It is wrapped with dark blue leather. It has three metal fittings; One at the throat, one at mid-point and one at the tip. A suspension ring is secured to the throat and mid-sections. A chain is permanently attached at these points. The chanis are attached to a metal spring loaded clip at the other end.

The Luftwaffe First Model dagger was manufactured in two types of materials: Aluminum and steel. The dagger featured on this page is the Aluminum version. Over the years this version has proven to better whitstand the rigors of time. The amount of wear and tarnishing on the material is almost none-existant.





The blade is of stilleto design. Double edge construction. Not sharpened as it was not necessary since the dagger was not meant for use in combat. The manufacturer's logo is seen on one side, at the base. The dagger was produced by E. & F. Horster of Solingen.



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The dagger featured here has a "D" ring with a brown leather strap attached to it. This is how the dagger was attached to the uniform of the soldier.









This is a very elegant looking dagger. A Luftwaffe sword was produced. Its shape is very similar to the first model dagger.

The Frist model dagger is longer in length than all the other daggers from the military services of the Third Reich.







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.





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  MARKET ANALYSIS
Jan 4th, 2017
This is a Luftwaffe 1st model Aluminum dagger. Manufactured by E % F Horster. In very nice condition. Daggers like this one are likely to increase their value over time even though they are currently undergoing a price adjustment.


 
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