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German Luftwaffe Officer’s Dress Dagger, Second Model (Luftwaffe Offiziersdolch 2. Modell), dating from the Third Reich period and worn during the Second World War. Manufactured by Paul Weyersberg & Co., a cutlery manufacturer based in Solingen, Germany.
The second pattern Luftwaffe officer’s dagger was introduced in 1937, progressively replacing the earlier 1935 model. It became a characteristic component of the dress and ceremonial uniforms worn by officers of the German Air Force.
The dagger features an orange-coloured grip, with a metal pommel decorated with a swastika and an eagle-shaped Luftwaffe crossguard with outstretched wings, holding a swastika in its talons. The metal fittings have a nickel-plated or silver-coloured appearance.
The steel blade bears the Paul Weyersberg & Co., Solingen manufacturer’s marking, together with a military inspection or acceptance stamp attributed to the Luftwaffe (Luftamt).
It retains its metal scabbard, featuring a silver-coloured finish and the characteristic decoration of the second model, fitted with two suspension bands and carrying rings.
The dagger is accompanied by its regulation braided portepee, an ornamental accessory traditionally worn with German officers’ ceremonial edged weapons.
Luftwaffe officers’ daggers were intended primarily as ceremonial and uniform accessories rather than combat weapons, and were worn during official functions, military ceremonies and formal occasions.
Luftwaffe Officer’s Dagger, Second Model introduced in 1937, manufactured by Paul Weyersberg & Co., Solingen. Orange grip, silver-coloured metal fittings, blade bearing the manufacturer’s mark and an inspection stamp attributed to the Luftamt. Complete with scabbard and braided portepee. Germany, Third Reich, Second World War.
