Item Description
Original Item. One-of-a-Kind. This is a very interesting dagger for Masonic use which appears to incorporate parts from a WWII German dagger, specifically the grip from a Luftwaffe dagger. The crossguard depicts Crossbones while the pommel is a skull. This was possibly made from the parts of a captured German dagger by a Masonic WWII Veteran.
The 9⅞” blade is import-stamped MADE IN GERMANY over a maker’s mark, PIC. The blade shows very heavy wear with an oxidized patina. The overall length is 15”.
The leather scabbard is mounted with likely aluminum or zinc fittings and is also import-stamped MADE IN GERMANY. We are unsure if the entire dagger was manufactured in Germany or if just had imported parts.
This is a very interesting Masonic dagger, perfect for any WWII or Masonic collection.
Freemasonry
Freemasonry or simply Masonry includes various fraternal organisations that trace their origins to the local guilds of stonemasons that, from the end of the 14th century, regulated the qualifications of stonemasons and their interaction with authorities and clients. Freemasonry is the oldest fraternity in the world and among the oldest still continued organizations in history.
Modern Freemasonry broadly consists of three main traditions: Conservative Freemasonry, which insists that a "volume of sacred law", such as the Bible, the Quran, or other religious scripture be open in a working lodge, that every member professes belief in a Supreme Being, that only men be admitted, and that discussion of religion or politics does not take place within the lodge; Liberal Freemasonry (sometimes called Continental Freemasonry), which has continued to evolve beyond these restrictions, particularly regarding religious belief and political discussion; and Women's and Mixed-Gender Freemasonry (Co-Freemasonry), which includes organizations that either admit women exclusively (such as the Order of Women Freemasons and The Honourable Fraternity of Ancient Masons in the UK) or accept both men and women (such as Le Droit Humain). All three traditions have evolved over time from their original forms—Conservative Freemasonry has moved from requiring specifically Christian membership (except Catholics) with only the Bible on the altar to its current form, while Liberal Freemasonry continued evolving in different directions, particularly regarding religious requirements. Recent decades have seen further changes in Conservative Freemasonry, including shifting perspectives on shared jurisdictions and formal acknowledgment of women's Masonic organizations. Each of these traditions maintains its own philosophical approach to Masonic principles. The Liberal and Women's Masonic bodies are not officially recognized by Conservative Freemasonry but operate independently, often following the same Masonic rules, regulations, rituals and traditions (sometimes sharing buildings, such as Freemasons' Hall in London).
Dimensions:
Blade length: 9 7/8”
Blade Style: Spear Point Knife with Serrated Area
Overall length: 15”
Crossguard: 2 3/4”
Scabbard length: 10⅜”
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