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WWII GERMAN DAGGER - NAVY
The Kriegsmarine was the name of the German Navy between 1935 and 1945, during the Nazi regime,
superseding the Reichsmarine, and the Kaiserliche Marine of World War I. The Kriegsmarine was one
of three official branches of the Wehrmacht.
This is a WWII German dagger. As used by Navy personnel during the Third Reich. This is the
short style dagger.
The design of the dagger consisted of a white celluloid grip with a swirl pattern. No wire
wrapping is present. The pommel consists of an eagle perched over what appears to ressemble
a wreath. The wings are in the resting position. The head is facing left.
The handguard consists of two tapered sections with leafing decorating their sides. The ends
are ornate. the center has a square with a rope and anchor inside it.
The scabbard is very interesting. It is made of leather. It has a strap that extends
the length of the handle. The strap has a belt towards the top, with a snap that helps
secure the dagger in place when inside the scabbard.
The construction of the blade is damascus. Very high quality. With beautiful detailing.
Tightly pack into what appears to be an impossible pattern. It
is a stilleto style, with a double edge. The mark "Solingen" can be seen at the base of the
blade. This is the town in which the blade was manufactured. There are no other indications
to point to the identity of the manufacturer.
Here is a closer view at the point of the blade of the dagger. The center-point of the blade is evenly distributed.
Very nice pattern distribution on the blade.
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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.
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of the police sword in the collector's market is illustrated.
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The marking is located near the base of the blade. One side has the marking while the other one does not.
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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