WWII German RLB 2nd Pattern dagger -
The RLB This was the National Air Defense League. Enacted on April 29th 1933. Its mission was to develop civil defense forces among the population.
The Subordinate RLB dagger 2nd model was introduced in 1939. This dagger is more difficult to obtain because it was not issued automatically to the individual, but rather, it had to be earned. Many other daggers could be purchased by the wearer. This one was not commercially available.
The design of the 2nd model is very similar to the
RLB first model . However, there are some differences which are
covered here.
the RLB second model has a rounded silver pommel. Two level construction. It is attached to a sleek, Coke bottle
shape handle. A metal starburst device is attached to the center of the handle. It has a dark enanel swastika
affixed.
The crossguard is of modern design. Silver color. portrays an eagle clutching a circle with a swastika in its
center. the extended wings form the crossguard itself. The eagle extends and covers part of the base of the
blade.
The scabbard is of metal construction. Painted black. It has a silver fitting at the tip point. One side has a
small loop that secures a triangular shape amde of wire. A leather strap attaches to this triangle. A silver spring
loaded clip is found at the opposite end of the strap.
The blade was of was ogf stiletto style. Double edge type.
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points that should be noted.
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of the police sword in the collector's market is illustrated.
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Collecting WWII RLB Edge Weapons
Collecting German WWII memorabilia is a field that has been growing since the days the GI's rummaged around Europe
bringing back military souvenirs. As the cities were occupied, the members of the various civilian groups wore their
knives and daggers on their uniforms. Once the person was killed or captured, the American soldiers would often take the
swords, knives and daggers from the enemy combatants and take them as war trophies. Eventually all these pieces came
back to the United States where military history enthusiasts began to collect them.
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In trying to determine if you should collect WWII German RLB edge weapons there are certain factors that should be
considered.
Imperial swords, bayonets and knives are rooted in a deep tradition of high quality blade making which goes back to the early
1800's. Many of the companies who produced military and civilian edge weapons were based on the city of Solingen.
A collector may decide what to collect based on the likes of the person. Some individuals collect all swords while others
prefer bayonets.
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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.
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