Original German WWII Miniature Salesman's Sample Army Heer Officer Dagger with Scabbard
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Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a "Miniature" Heer Army Officer dagger, which have been observed from several different makers. This example is not marked on the blade, as with others we have seen before, and looks to have been made with an unplated blade, which is now oxidized. Often referred to as "salesman samples", there is definitely debate over the purpose of these miniature daggers, which are quite useful as letter openers as well. They are constructed much as the full size daggers, with all parts scaled down accordingly. We assume they may have been distributed to potential customers as a form of "advertisement" for the firm.
These are made mostly like the originals, from multiple pieces, however the scabbards are often cast zinc alloy, such as with this example. The dagger has a lovely patina, and the handle is still tight on the blade, though the cross guard definitely has a good amount of wobble.
A very interesting miniature Army Heer Officer dagger with scabbard, ready to add to your collection!
Specifications:
Blade Length: 5"
Overall length: 7 3/8”
Crossguard: 1 3/8”
Scabbard: 5 3/8"
The German Army (Heer) first carried a dagger beginning in 1935. The weapon was worn in lieu of occasions not demanding the wearing of a more formal sword. The dagger design was quite attractive featuring silvered heavy fittings with white or colored grip. The crossguard depicted a Wehrmacht open-winged eagle clutching a wreathed swas.
The pommel depicted oak leafing around the outer circumference. The scabbard had panels of pebble designs. Later produced examples were plated with nickel, and late war-made pieces were unplated, finished in a gray color metal. These daggers are often encountered with an aluminum portepee.
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