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German 1st Model Luftwaffe 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 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.





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.



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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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
Jan 3rd, 2017
The Luftwaffe First model dagger is a very attractive piece. The dagger featured here is in very good condition. The proces are going through an adjustment but it is likely the value will go up over time.


 
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