Original Item: Only One Available. The National Socialist Flyers Corps (Nationalsozialistisches Fliegerkorps; NSFK) was a paramilitary organization of the NSDAP Party that was founded 15 April 1937 as a successor to the German Air Sports Association; the latter had been active during the years when a German air force was forbidden by the Treaty of Versailles. The NSFK organization was based closely on the para-military organization of the Sturmabteilung (SA). A similar group was the National Socialist Motor Corps (NSKK).

During the early years of its existence, the NSFK conducted military aviation training in gliders and private airplanes. Friedrich Christiansen, originally a Generalleutnant then later a Luftwaffe General der Flieger, was NSFK Korpsführer from 15 April 1937 until 26 June 1943, followed by Generaloberst Alfred Keller until 8 May 1945.

Like all of the NSDAP German paramilitary organizations, they were issued various ceremonial items to instill loyalty, such as this early production NSFK Glider Pilot's Dagger, complete with scabbard and belt hanger.

This example looks to have seen light to moderate service, and has a fantastic lightly worn patina. The mounts are the early solid nickel alloy type, which originally had a dark plating / frosting on areas, now mostly worn away, showing some patination to the fittings. The pommel cap is the three stage variety, still crisp throughout the edges with some dents and scratches from use.

The crossguard has a very crisp center block featuring round medallions with a swas (hook cross) on either side. The crossguard shows only light wear, with no denting, and there is still the darkened plating in the recesses of the design. The crossguard arms are the tripartite type, with a downward sweep. The original leather blade buffer is still present next to the guard, and in very good shape, with fully intact finish.

The base construction of the grip is of carved wood, slightly bulbous in the center and tapering toward either end. This grip looks to have been finished with a lovely textured blue material, and does not look to be covered in leather. This has unfortunately become quite delicate, and is already flaking off the wooden base in some areas, so it must be handled with care.

The blade is in very good condition, with the factory final grind cross grain retained over much of the blade! This texture is iconic, and is the definitive identifying characteristic for a real WWII German Blade. There is some scuffing and wear from cleaning, as well as a bit of light staining oxidation. There is also the usual runner wear, but the blade still looks great. The edge is virtually nick free, and has correctly been sharpened, with the tip of the blade fully intact.

The trademark logo on the blade features the etched king holding an upward pointing sword, and is known as the "Seated King". The king is sitting on the firm initials SMF and is positioned above an arch shaped town location SOLINGEN. Solinger Metalwaren-Fabrik Stöcker & Co. GmbH, also known as SMF, were one of the major suppliers of edged weapons to the Luftwaffe during WWII. As the name implies, they were located in Solingen, the legendary "City of Blades" in Western Germany. For more information, please see J. Anthony Carter's fine work GERMAN SWORD AND KNIFE MAKERS.

The scabbard shell is straight throughout and covered in matching blue Moroccan leather. There is some minor wear to the leather, however the finish is fully retained, with no tears or missing areas. The scabbard mounts are nicely patinated and match the hilt mounts. They are in very good condition, though the lower ball of the chape is dented in just a bit, which happens easily due to the soft nickel alloy. The mounts are retained by flat head screws which are all firmly in place, looking to have been tightened in the past. There is a faint Luftwaffe "Stick Eagle" inspection stamp on the top of the throat. Attached to the hanger ring is an original leather hanger, which is in somewhat delicate condition.

This is a lovely example of an NSFK Dagger, made by a highly desirable Solingen maker, and complete with scabbard and hanger! Ready to add to your collection and display!

Specifications:
Blade Length: 7"
Blade Style: Spear Point Dagger
Overall length: 12“
Crossguard: 3 1/8”
Scabbard Length: 8 1/8"