Luftwaffe Officer's Dagger
Luftwaffe Officer's Dagger (Luftwaffe Offizierdolch), complete with portepee and dagger hangers (Gehänge). This is the 2nd model LW officer's dagger which was officially introduced on 15 July 1937 along with specifically styled dagger hangers and a new pattern portepee. The dagger has a molded, white, bakelite grip with the correct diagonally silver/aluminum wire wrap. The grip is in overall good condition with one minor crack. The eagle and top knob are made of aluminum. The blade is well marked with the etched manufacturer’s logo and script (A.W.Jr.) from the company of 'Anton Wingen Jr.' from Solingen. The blade is in good used condition with some minor staining. The dagger comes with its original nickel/silver plated scabbard with aluminum fittings having a random pebbled pattern to both the obverse and reverse and smooth side panels. The Dagger is complete with its original Portepee and Dagger Hangers (Gehänge) as found together. The hangers are nicely 'D.R.G.M.' marked. Nice original dagger in good condition!
