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Code: 53454

Third Reich Kreigsmarine Officers Dagger-Eickhorn

Late war daggers such as this one have led to the myth of the Naval Administration Dagger-loss of plating have left a silvery finish to the scabbard and other highlights of the crossguard and pommel.
Typical late war pommel has less definition than earlier produced pieces, however crossguard still has well detailed fouled anchor and leaf depictions. Off-white grip has twisted silver wire...  read more

Code: 53207

Third Reich RAD Officers Dagger-WKC

Introduced in 1938 as an upgrade for officers who originally wore the heavier, stag gripped Hewer, this WKC example is in excellent condition having most of the finish remaining to the eagle head pommel, ferrule and crossguard. The base metal of these pieces is notorious for not retaining its silvered finish so finding an example so complete is quite unusual. A single countersunk bolt retains t...  read more

Code: 53303

Third Reich Luftwaffe Officers Dagger-Kolping

A rare maker seldom seen on Luftwaffe daggers, Kolping made daggers for all branches of the Wehrmacht, but their Luftwaffe entry was particularly well made. Nicely finished pommel with hand enhanced background to the leaves. Pumpkin coloured grip is tightly wrapped with twisted brass wire, their is one minuscule chip to the top of the grip, which would be covered by a portepee. Carefully cast c...  read more

Code: 53244

Third Reich Luftwaffe Officers Dagger-Spitzer

Although not a particularly prolific manufacturer, the quality of Spitzer daggers has long been recognised in the collecting community, particularly with respect to their RLB offerings. That quality extends to this Luftwaffe dagger which retains an excellent finish on all its fittings.
Obvious hand enhancement to the pebbled background and oak leaves on the pommel, which really stand ou...  read more

Code: 53231

Third Reich Luftwaffe Officers Dagger-Plümacher

Another rare maker for a Luft dagger!
Pommel is highly detailed having much hand enhancing, both to the background of the acorn leaves and to the swastica, which retains its original gold finish. Although thinning, this covering is clearly present on both obverse and reverse. Undamaged grip is tightly wrapped with twisted brass wire. Crossguard eagle shows no wear, having remarkable det...  read more

Code: 53246

Third Reich Luftwaffe Officers Dagger-SMF

This dagger has the benefit of a personalisation on the reverse crossguard, appearing to be “V.Reeken”. All fittings in excellent condition, the crossguard eagle having some loss of definition due to wear from the owners hand during the war years. Pumpkin coloured grip has a barely visible crack near the ferrule, and tight, twisted silver wire in the spiral grooves. These grooves have darkened...  read more

Code: 53240

Third Reich Luftwaffe Officers Dagger-Fridericus

Another unusual maker for a Luftwaffe dagger, “Fridericus” was the trading name for the firm of Gebrüder Wester of Solingen. Best known for their superb Damascus bladed offerings, this piece has a plain, bright blade with the maker mark “Fridericus Solingen” placed lengthwise on the reverse. Pommel shows much hand enhancing to the pebbled background, whilst the crossguard eagle has well defined...  read more

Code: 53237

Third Reich Luftwaffe Dagger-Alcoso

Nice looking dagger having bright aluminium fittings on the scabbard which contrast nicely with the toned finish on the main panels.
Totally undamaged pommel having much hand enhanced stippling to the background and precisely defined oak leaves. This level of detailing is continued on the wing and breast feathering on the magnificent crossguard eagle, and particularly on the crossguard...  read more

Code: 53254

Third Reich Luftwaffe Officers Dagger-Herder

Excellent pommel having good definition to the background stippling and fine detail to the acorn and oak leaf depictions. Very attractive translucent orange grip having twisted silver wire wrap. The wire is slightly loose but fixed tightly top and bottom. There is a small chip adjacent to the grip which would be covered by a portepee. Crossguard eagle has excellent detail to the outstretched wi...  read more

Code: 53229