Buster Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Hi guys, Here is my army dress dagger! It was manufactured by Ernst pack & Somne and dated around 1937-38 so pre war purchase, the dagger is of early quality with heavy nickel plating and still has it's hangers & dagger knot in place, the cross graining is still clear on the blade The WWII German Army (Heer) dress dagger was first authorized for army personnel to carry in 1935. The dagger, as was all officer uniforms, a privately purchased item. The original dagger design was well received and featured a silvered exterior with a white or colored grip. The crossguard design depicted a Wehrmacht, (Army) open-winged eagle clutching a wreathed swastika in its talons. The pommel depicted a pattern of vertical standing oak leaves and acorns around its outer circumference. The scabbard body had two panels of a random pebbled design with two oak leaf and acorn designed bands. The early examples featured; brass or tombac based fittings that were quality plated, tapered tang blades and trylon slant grips. Later produced examples transitioned to; zinc based fittings, celluloid plaster grips, and were finished in a natural gray metal. Army daggers are occasionally encountered with decorative hangers (making it possible for the individual to carry the dagger on his belt) and an aluminum portepee (verifying officer ranking). 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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