Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice Army Officer's Dagger, complete with scabbard and portepee sword knot, making a nice display piece. 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. Also, while the blade is unmarked, there is a professionally engraved set of initials on the rear of the crossguard, reading W B, most likely the initials of the owner. This is definitely something you would see on a custom ordered knife.

The zinc alloy pommel of this dagger is in very good condition, showing a little wear and a bit of scratching throughout the bottom, but nothing bad. The finish has faded to a lovely gray oxidized patina in most areas, and the standing oak leaves and acorns are crisply detailed and have good backgrounds.

The zinc alloy crossguard is in similar condition, with a nice lightly patinated finish, with oxidized accents. It does retain more of the original plating, especially on the reverse where the engraving was done. The details throughout the eagle are exceptional throughout the head, breast and wing feathering, talons and wreathed mobile swas. It really just looks great, with the perfect patina. The grip ferrule looks to be silver-plated non-magnetic zinc alloy, and is in very nice patinated condition.

The celluloid grip is in good shape, with some light staining and a lovely light orange color, which is more "caramel" on the back. The only damage we can see is a crack near the the crossguard, next to a small chip. The grip has shrunk a bit, so the crossguard does wiggle back and forth, even though the original leather blade buffer is still present. Wrapped around the grip and cross guard is an original aluminum bullion thread portepee (sword knot), tied in the Heer fashion. It is in very good condition, with just a bit of wear.

The blade is in very good condition, mostly bright throughout and having much of the original factory final grind cross grain easily visible. This texture is iconic, and is the definitive identifying characteristic for a real WWII German Blade. The needle-like tip is still intact, with no bending. The overall finish on the blade is very good, with just a bit of staining and areas where it was polished with some kind of machine. The edge has not been sharpened, and there is also the usual runner wear on the blade flat.

The scabbard is a fine example, and is steel with zinc plating, much of which is retained. This straight scabbard has very crisp, finely grained 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. The throat is the thinner style, and has a single flush mount securing screw on the front side. The scabbard has a great service worn patina overall.

A really good example of this model of dagger, engraved with the owner's initials and complete with scabbard and portepee. Ready to display!

Specifications:
Blade Length: 9 1/2"
Blade Style: Spear Point Dagger
Overall length: 14“
Crossguard: 2 3/4”
Scabbard Length: 11 1/8"

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.