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Original German WWII Army Heer Officer Dagger with Scabbard and Hanger - Excellent Unmarked Blade

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Item Description

Original Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent condition Army Officer's Dagger, complete with the original scabbard and a lovely belt hanger. The blade on this example is unmarked, but this is not unusual, as many smaller outfitters would purchase finished blades and blade blanks from major factories, and then fit the blades themselves. This dagger looks to have been fit with cast aluminum, which was then plated and antiqued to give it a great look. The pommel of this dagger is in very good condition, showing wear and light scratching around the edge. The original plating is still well retained on the sides and bottom, with a good deal of the antiquing still present. The standing oak leaves and acorns around the sides are crisply detailed and have good backgrounds.

The aluminum alloy cross guard is in similar condition, with much of the original plating present except on the corner wear areas, with much of the antiquing still present. The details throughout the characteristic eagle are very good throughout the head, breast and wing feathering, talons and wreathed mobile swas (hook cross). The grip ferrule is plated alloy, which still retains most of the original finish and antiquing.

The celluloid covered wood grip on this dagger has faded a bit to a nice amber color, showing some wear in areas. One side is a bit darker than the other, so that was probably exposed to light more. The grip is in very good condition, showing some small scratches, and there is a small chip missing on the side, which shows how much lighter in color the grip is under the surface. The hilt is still tight on the tang, and the original blade buffer is still present in the recesses of the guard.

The blade is in excellent condition, one of the best we have seen in some time, with the original factory final grind cross grain retained throughout the blade surface. This texture is iconic, and is the definitive identifying characteristic for a real WWII German Blade. There is just a bit of light wear on the blade flats from the scabbard runners, as well as just a bit of swirling from cleaning. The tip and edge are fully intact, making this a truly great example that would be very hard to improve upon!

The scabbard is a fine example, and is probably zinc alloy with what looks to be silver plating, which is still very well retained. There is some scratching in areas, and a bit of a bend near the bottom of the scabbard, but this does not interfere with sheathing the blade at all. It still retains very crisp, finely grained pebbled panels. The zinc alloy carrying bands have an excellent pattern of overlapping oak leaves and acorns, which are nicely enhanced, but also show some wear and oxidation where the plating has flaked away. The throat is the thinner style, and is retained with dome headed screws on the narrow sides.

Attached to the scabbard is a very good condition belt hanger, with functional pebbled spring clips with a great patina. The buckles and keepers are engraved with the same oak and acorn motif seen throughout the dagger. The clips are the more desirable "sliding" type, both marked D.R.G.M. on the back, indicating it is a trademarked design. The original plating on the fittings is still partly retained, with some remaining bright, while other areas have tarnished. The straps are in very good condition, showing the bullion on the front well, and the velvet plush material on the reverse is well retained, showing light wear.

An excellent example of an Army Officer Dagger, complete with an original scabbard and hanger! Ready to display!

Specifications:
Blade Length: 10"
Blade Style: Spear Point Dagger
Overall length: 14 3/4
Crossguard: 2 3/4
Scabbard Length: 11 1/4"

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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