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 long service, and has been cleaned several times. The mounts are the early solid nickel alloy type, and are now worn down in areas due to cleaning. The pommel cap is the three stage variety, still crisp throughout the edges with some dents and scratches on one side. The original silver frosting has been completely removed by cleaning.

The crossguard has a very crisp center block featuring round medallions with swass on both sides. The crossguard does have a lot of wear overall, and there is denting on the top of the swas inlays. The crossguard arms are the tripartite type, with a downward sweep. The leather blade buffer is unfortunately missing.

The base construction of the grip is of carved wood, slightly bulbous in the center and tapering toward either end. This grip is covered with a single piece of original blue Moroccan leather which retains all of the grain. This leather is in very good shape, with only a bit of wear, and two small areas has torn off, as shown.

The blade is is in good shape, though definitely shows wear from cleaning and light oxidation. This has removed the original factory cross grain, and the etched maker logo is now somewhat faint. 

The trademark logo 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. The leather washer is in place, and retains its blue finish. 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 wear and scuffing to the leather, but no major missing portions. The scabbard mounts are nicely patinated and match the hilt mounts. They are in good condition, though the lower ball of the chape is dented in, which happens easily due to the soft nickel alloy. There is also a split on one side. The mounts are retained by flat head screws which are all unturned and firmly in place. The throat is stamped faintly with the NSFK Icarus insignia, with a swas at his legs.

This is a lovely service worn example of an NSFK Dagger, and only the third that we have had available. From a highly desirable Solingen maker, ready to add to your collection and display!

Specifications:
Blade Length: 6 7/8"
Blade Style: Spear Point Dagger
Overall length: 12“
Crossguard: 3 1/8”
Scabbard Length: 8 1/8"