{"title":"Europe-Germany-Third Reich Daggers \u0026 Swords-Luftwaffe Daggers-Luftwaffe 1St Type Daggers","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"an-early-1st-model-luftwaffe-dagger-by-david-malsch-unit-marked-g17064","title":"An Early 1St Model Luftwaffe Dagger By David Malsch; Unit Marked","description":"An Early 1st Model Luftwaffe Dagger by David Malsch; Unit Marked - This is an untouched, as discovered offerings; with the highest quality mounts - solid nickel fittings throughout. The pommel is a great looking example, exhibiting moderate overall. The sunwheel swastikas, on grip and the crossguard, are in excellent condition with pleasing old patina. Importantly, engraved is I\/Flak R.25. The grip is made of carved wood, and covered with Moroccan dark blue leather. The leather covering shows moderate wear to the surfaces, and it is in very fine condition. The grip is tightly wrapped with twisted silvered wire. The scabbard shell is straight throughout, covered with dark blue Moroccan leather, matching color of the grip. There are only very minor scuffing to the leather; it is in very fine condition. The scabbard mounts are in excellent condition throughout, and aside from a couple of tiny dings, these early high quality mounts are in excellent condition, exhibiting nice old patina. The scabbard is equipped with an aluminum chain, with snap clip being maker marked on reverse. \n \nThe blade is a high quality nickel example, bright and shiny, with usual runner marks; overall this blade is in extremely fine condition. The reverse ricasso is lightly marked, as usual with this maker, with the producer name etched into blade. The etching consists of a single ellipse with the company logo (intertwined D.M.); around the circumference is the full maker’s name and location - David Malsch\/ Steinbach (THUR). Below the maker mark is a waffenamt, a stickbird variety, having the number \"5\" in the center of the bird. The blade is protected by a matching blue leather washer.  Overall a fine quality dagger exhibiting moderate wear, with nice old patina, in extremely fine condition.\n ","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46114192458005,"sku":"G17064","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/an_early_1st_mod_55315f7415d1f.jpg?v=1692853807"},{"product_id":"a-first-pattern-early-luftwaffe-dagger-by-weyersberg-kirschbaum-cie-ag-g29697","title":"A First Pattern Early Luftwaffe Dagger By Weyersberg Kirschbaum \u0026 Cie A.g.","description":"This is a textbook example of a well preserved first pattern early Luftwaffe dagger by a rare maker. Measuring 490 mm with the scabbard on, this dagger features an exceptionally well preserved 304 mm long nickel-plated magnetic steel blade. The blade’s reverse ricasso is double-struck with the maker marked “WKC” on the reverse, along with the maker’s stylized knight logo. It features a double-edged flattened diamond-shaped design, with minimal scratches common to extraction and return to the scabbard, as well as two light dings on the edge of the blade, with a sharp tip. The thin black leather blade washer remains fully intact and attached to the dagger beneath the crossguard. Both side of the downward-sloping winged aluminum cross guard feature a gold-coloured sunwheel swastika in the center. The dark grip shows very minimal signs of wear, and is overall well preserved, with twelve rows of semi-tightly wrapped twisted wire. The aluminum pommel is also well preserved, but slightly loose, due to the slightly shrunken wooden grip. Similarly to the crossguard, the pommel also also features a bright, and well preserved gold-coloured sunwheel swastika on both sides. The scabbard is constructed of an aluminum base, with firmly attached aluminum fittings, and a black leather covering - all without major signs of wear, but with a slightly bent tip. Attached to the scabbard is an aluminum dagger hanger chain with a spring-loaded fastener, marked “Ges. Gesch.” and “OLC” on the reverse. Overall, this dagger is in extremely fine condition, serving as a textbook example of an early period Luftwaffe dagger. \n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46120184152341,"sku":"G29697","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/e_5645.jpg?v=1692868314"},{"product_id":"germany-luftwaffe-a-first-pattern-dagger-by-overhoff-cie-ludenscheid-g40705","title":"Germany, Luftwaffe. A First Pattern Dagger, By Overhoff \u0026 Cie, Lüdenscheid","description":"(Luftwaffe Fliegerdolch). This is a very well-preserved Luftwaffe dagger, first pattern, measuring 487 mm in total length. The dagger features a blade constructed of nickel-plated magnetic steel, with semi-sharpened edges and a sharpened tip, measuring 310 mm in length. The blade sits securely in the upper crossguard, with a thin black leather washer covering the seam. The crossguard itself is constructed of nickel silver and consists of three ribbed layers with a central sunwheel-style mobile swastika on both the obverse and reverse. Wrapped around the upper crossguard is a portepee, constructed of multiple rows of twisted and rolled silver aluminum wire, completing in a stylized acorn. The handle is constructed of black leather with multiple bands of gold bullion wire wrapped tightly around. The dagger complete in a pommel in the form of a nickel-silver sunwheel-style mobile swastika. It includes its period original scabbard, constructed of magnetic metal with a faux black leather exterior. The throat of the scabbard retains a functional spring catch to securely hold the dagger in place during storage. Two silvered magnetic metal bands set around the scabbard accommodate dual loops with a suspension chain and functional magnetic metal spring clip, marked with the logo of maker Overhoff \u0026amp; Cie, Lüdenscheid, in turn connection to a brown leather suspension loop. The dagger is otherwise unmarked. Minor tarnishing is evident to the metallic features, with slight running marks present on the blade and material fatigue to the portepee and scabbard liner, with additinal loosening of the handle, but the dagger is in an otherwise better than very fine condition.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46126204518677,"sku":"G40705","price":405.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m19_3689.jpg?v=1692885141"},{"product_id":"germany-luftwaffe-a-i-pattern-officers-dagger-by-ef-horster-solingen-m0406-3","title":"Germany, Luftwaffe. A I Pattern Officer's Dagger, By E.f. Horster, Solingen","description":"This dagger features a well preserved nickel-plated magnetic steel blade with the blade’s reverse ricasso is struck with the maker marked “ E.F. Horster, Solingen”, along with the maker’s stylized logo. It features a double-edged flattened diamond-shaped design, with minimal scratches common to extraction and return to the scabbard. The blades tip has experience a knock therefore leaving a rather blunt tip. The thin blue leather blade washer remains fully intact and attached to the dagger beneath the crossguard. Both sides of the downward-sloping winged aluminum cross guard feature a gilt sunwheel swastika in the centre. The dark leather grip shows heavier signs of wear with its twelve rows of semi-tightly wrapped twisted wire. The aluminum pommel is also well preserved, tightly attached. Similarly to the crossguard, the pommel also also features a bright, and well preserved gilt sunwheel swastika on both sides. The scabbard is constructed of an aluminum base, with firmly attached aluminum fittings and its standard leather covering, with moderate wear. Attached to the scabbard is an aluminum dagger hanger chain with a spring-loaded fastener, marked “Ges. Gesch.” and “OLC” on the reverse. Overall, this dagger is in better than very fine condition.\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46129157767445,"sku":"M0406-3","price":810.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m20_172cbb_0043.jpg?v=1692893278"},{"product_id":"germany-luftwaffe-a-first-pattern-dagger-g48687rl1","title":"Germany, Luftwaffe. A First Pattern Dagger","description":"(Luftwaffe Dolch). A well-preserved, first pattern Luftwaffe dagger, measuring 480 mm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 310 mm-long polished magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and semi-sharpened edges. Each side of the blade bears intricate and striking acid-etched arabesque and floral designs, with the obverse also bearing a central Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, itself set above laurel leaf branches. The blade sits securely within a silver-plated alloy crossguard, presenting as stylized wings, each inset in the middle with a raised sunwheel-style mobile swastika. An intact dark blue leather buffer pad covers the seam where the blade meets the crossguard. The handle grip is composed of a single strip of ribbed dark blue Moroccan leather, with the ribbing retaining an original bronze wire cord. Completing the dagger is a flattened and rounded pommel, each side of which bears a gilded sunwheel-style mobile swastika. The pommel screws in to securely maintain the structural integrity of the dagger. It is accompanied by its period original scabbard, constructed of a magnetic metal shaft wrapped with a single piece of dark blue Moroccan leather. Magnetic metal fixtures have been applied to the shaft with side rivets, each demonstrating a consistent patina. Emanating from the throat and midsection fixtures are integral loops connecting to a chain completing in a functional spring clip, the latter maker marked with the logo of Overhoff \u0026amp; Cie, Lüdenscheid. The clip itself connects to a period original leather loop for uniform suspension. The throat fixture also retains a functional spring catch, securely holding the dagger in place during storage. Issues consistent with age and use are evident throughout, and include some oxidation and running marks to the blade, oxidation and loss of finish to the gilded and silvered alloy features, and slight material fatigue of the leather features. There is also slight loosening of the dagger’s structure, and one side rivet is missing from the scabbard’s tip fixture. This privately-commissioned, unmarked dagger is in an overall very fine condition. \n\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46132831650069,"sku":"G48687.RL1","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/mnc2239_m20_0725_1.jpg?v=1692902770"},{"product_id":"germany-luftwaffe-an-officers-dress-dagger-m0498-1","title":"Germany, Luftwaffe. An Officer’s Dress Dagger","description":"(Luftwaffe Offiziersdolch). A very well-preserved Luftwaffe Officer’s dress dagger, measuring 425 mm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 265 mm-long polished magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and edges. Presenting plain, the blade sits firmly within a nickel-plated alloy upper crossguard, the obverse of which presents as a raised and finely-detailed Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika. The seam where the blade fits through the crossguard is covered by a fully-intact brown leather buffer pad. A single piece of ribbed white celluloid composes the handle grip, with the ribbing retaining a tight length of twisted and rolled bronze wire cord. The dagger completes with a rounded pommel in the form of a double-sided gilded and wreathed mobile swastika, securely screwing in to maintain the dagger’s structural integrity. It is accompanied by its period original scabbard, constructed of a pebbled magnetic metal shaft with double-sided raised oak leaf designs adorning the tip. The upper third of the shaft features dual integral loops decorated with raised oak leaves, each culminating in a loop for the accommodation of a dagger hanger. The throat retains a functional spring catch, firmly holding the dagger in place during storage, and is fastened with a single side rivet. Minor issues consistent with age are evident, chipping of the handle grip with possible repainting, and oxidation of the scabbard. It is in an overall near extremely fine condition.\n\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46133009744149,"sku":"M0498-1","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/51_m21_mnc4316.jpg?v=1692903509"},{"product_id":"germany-luftwaffe-an-officers-dagger-second-pattern-with-hanger-by-stocker-co-g54972","title":"Germany, Luftwaffe. An Officer’s Dagger, Second Pattern with Hanger, by Stöcker \u0026 Co.","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eLuftwaffe Dolch für Offiziere mit Gehänge\u003c\/em\u003e). A second pattern Luftwaffe Officer’s dagger, measuring 42.5 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 26 cm-long, nickel-plated, magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and edges. The blade is plain with the exception of a maker’s mark on the reverse ricasso in the form of the classic seated king logo of Stöcker \u0026amp; Co., Solingen. It sits securely within an aluminum alloy crossguard, the obverse of which bears a raised Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, with an intact buffer pad covering the seam. The handle grip is composed of a single piece of ribbed light brown celluloid, with the ribbing retaining an intact twisted and rolled silver aluminum wire cord. It completes with an aluminum alloy pommel consisting of a double-sided wreathed mobile swastika, screwing in to maintain the dagger’s structural integrity. Wrapped around the pommel is a matching portepee, consisting of a stylized silver aluminum wire acorn suspended from a strap of identical construction. Accompanying the dagger is its original scabbard, constructed of a pebbled magnetic metal shaft. The upper third of the shaft has two integral oak leaf bands for the accommodation of a hanger. The throat retains a functional spring catch to firmly hold the dagger in place during storage. Issues consistent with age and wear are evident, and include extensive surface oxidation to the blade, minor scratching and chipping to the handle, nicking of the crossguard and pommel, some loosening of the pommel which no longer screws in with a proper alignment, and loss of finish throughout the scabbard. It remains in a fair condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dagger is also accompanied by a matching hanger, consisting of a functional aluminum alloy spring clip with dual loops emanating from the lower edge. Descending from each loop is a slate-grey doeskin strap topped by dark grey rayon tresses, in turn flanked by machine-embroidered silver aluminum wire piping. Each strap is adjusted with a functional aluminum buckle, and culminates in a functional spring clip to lock onto the scabbard’s loops. Demonstrating only minor signs of wear consistent with age, the hanger remains in a near extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46275874586901,"sku":"G54972","price":610.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC8520.jpg?v=1694799413"},{"product_id":"germany-luftwaffe-a-first-pattern-dagger-etched-owner-attributed-example-by-stocker-co-m0490-63","title":"Germany, Luftwaffe. A First Pattern Dagger, Etched \u0026 Owner-Attributed Example, by Stöcker \u0026 Co.","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eLuftwaffe Fliegerdolch\u003c\/em\u003e). An extremely well-preserved Luftwaffe Flyer’s Dagger, measuring 49 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 31 cm-long, nickel-plated, magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and unspoiled edges. Acid-etched onto the obverse scabbard is an owner’s name of “ROLF GROßMANN”, flanked on each side by intricate arabesque latticework which directs the viewer’s attention to the inscription. The reverse bears an acid-etched, first pattern, droptail-style Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, similarly situated within arabesque latticework. The reverse ricasso is maker marked with the classic seated king Solinger Metallwaren-Fabrik (SMF) logo of Stöcker \u0026amp; Co., Solingen. The blade sits securely within an aluminum crossguard, taking the form of a pair of downward-pointing wings, featuring double-sided central gilt sunwheel-style mobile swastikas. Wrapped around the crossguard is a matching portepee, consisting of a stylized silver aluminum wire acorn suspended from a cord of identical construction. The handle grip is composed of a sturdy wooden core fully lined on the exterior with a ribbed dark blue Moroccan leather liner, with the ribbing retaining an original twisted and rolled wire cord. It completes with a rounded aluminum pommel, bearing double-sided gilt sunwheel-style mobile swastikas, screwing in to maintain the dagger’s structural integrity. It is accompanied by its original scabbard, constructed of a magnetic metal shaft and fully lined on the exterior with a dark blue Moroccan leather liner. Aluminum fixtures are secured to the tip, mid-section, and throat with side rivets. Emanating from the latter two are integral loops retaining rings, in turn accommodating two chain links which culminate in a functional spring clip for uniform suspension. The throat retains a functional catch to firmly hold the dagger in place during storage. Minor issues consistent with age and wear are evident, and include some runnins marks to the blade, with moderate fatigue of the leather liners. A scarce owner-attributed example in near extremely fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47806301634837,"sku":"M0490-63","price":2569.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC0738_b8ab906c-4460-4327-b042-15d0affdccff.jpg?v=1702655572"},{"product_id":"germany-luftwaffe-an-officers-dress-dagger-first-pattern-by-max-weyersberg-g58158","title":"Germany, Luftwaffe. An Officer’s Dress Dagger, First Pattern, by Max Weyersberg","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eLuftwaffe Dolch für Offiziere, 1. Form\u003c\/em\u003e). A first pattern Luftwaffe Officer’s dress dagger, measuring 48 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 31 cm-long, nickel-plated, magnetic steel blade which retains factory original sharpening to both the tip and edges. The blade is plain with the exception of a maker’s mark on the reverse ricasso in the form of the logo of Max Weyersberg, Solingen. It sits securely within a nickel-plated brass alloy crossguard which takes the form of stylized wings, and bears double-sided central sunwheel-style mobile swastikas. An intact dark blue Moroccan leather buffer pad covers the seam where the blade meets the crossguard. The handle consists of a wooden core fully lined on the exterior with a ribbed dark blue Moroccan leather grip, with the ribbing retaining an original twisted and rolled silver aluminum wire cord. It completes with a flattened and rounded pommel bearing double-sided sunwheel style mobile swastikas, screwing in to maintain the dagger’s structural integrity. Accompanying the dagger is its original scabbard, constructed of a magnetic metal shaft lined on the exterior with dark blue Moroccan leather. Affixed to the throat is an aluminum fixture, while the mid-section and tip feature magnetic metal fixtures, all held in position with side rivets. Emanating from the former two are integral loops which accommodate a multi-link aluminum chain, culminating in a functional spring clip for uniform suspension. The clip is maker marked with the logo of Overhoff \u0026amp; Cie, Lüdenscheid. Issues consistent with age, wear, and restoration are evident, and include some running marks to the blade, loss of nickel plating throughout the hilt with sporadic fissures, wear of the leather elements, the gluing in place of the pommel, and the replacement of the scabbard’s throat fixture. This refurbished example remains in a very fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48561901502741,"sku":"G58158","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC4830-Recovered.jpg?v=1764024699"},{"product_id":"germany-luftwaffe-an-officers-dress-dagger-first-pattern-by-alcoso-g58375","title":"Germany, Luftwaffe. An Officer’s Dress Dagger, First Pattern, by Alcoso","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eLuftwaffe Dolch für Offiziere, 1. Form\u003c\/em\u003e). A well-preserved, late-issue first pattern Luftwaffe Officer’s dress dagger, measuring 48.5 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 31 cm-long, nickel-plated magnetic steel blade which retains factory-original sharpening to both the tip and edges. The reverse ricasso is maker marked with the final pattern logo of Alcoso, Solingen, indicating production by the former firm of Alexander Coppel. The blade sits securely within a nickel-plated crossguard which takes the form of a pair of stylized rings, inset on both the obverse and reverse with a central gilded sunwheel-style mobile swastika, with an instact dark blue Moroccan leather buffer pad covering the seam. The handle is composed of a wooden core situated within a ribbed dark blue Moroccan leather grip, with the ribbing retaining a bronze wire cord executed according to Alcoso’s typical design. It completes with a rounded and flattened nickel-plated alloy pommel, decorated with double-sided and gilded sunwheel-style mobile swastikas, screwing in to maintain the dagger’s structural integrity. Accompanying the dagger is its original scabbard, constructed of a magnetic metal shaft which is fully lined on the exterior with dark blue Moroccan leather. Three nickel-plated alloy fixtures are secured to the tip, mid-section, and throat with side rivets. Emanating from the latter two is a multi-link aluminum chain which culminates in a functional spring clip to lock onto a corresponding uniform hanger. The clip is maker marked with the logo of Overhoff \u0026amp; Cie, Lüdenscheid. A functional spring catch situated within the throat firmly holds the dagger in place during storage. Issues consistent with age and wear are evident, and include moderate loss of gilt and nickel plating to the hilt, minor material fatigue to the scabbard leather, and some loss of nickel plating to the scabbard fixtures. This late-issue example of a first pattern Luftwaffe Officer’s dagger remains in a very fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48572025340181,"sku":"G58375","price":876.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC6157_a3de9df7-9d87-44f5-8bee-05471f1d32b6.jpg?v=1728518797"},{"product_id":"germany-luftwaffe-an-officers-dress-dagger-by-weyersberg-kirschbaum-cie-g59131","title":"Germany, Luftwaffe. An Officer’s Dress Dagger, by Weyersberg, Kirschbaum \u0026 Cie","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eLuftwaffe Dolch für Offiziere\u003c\/em\u003e). An extremely well-preserved Luftwaffe Officer’s dress dagger, measuring 42.5 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 26.5 cm-long, nickel-plated, magnetic steel blade which retains factory-original sharpening to both the edges and tip. The reverse ricasso bears a maker’s mark of “WKC, SOLINGEN” for the firm of Weyersberg, Kirschbaum \u0026amp; Cie, circumscribing the company’s classic knight’s helmet logo. It sits securely within a silvered alloy crossguard, the obverse of which bears a raised Luftwaffe eagle, clutching a mobile swastika and executed in exceptional detail, with an intact brown leather buffer pad covering the seam. A single piece of ribbed light brown celluloid composes the handle grip, with the ribbing retaining an intact twisted and rolled wire core. The dagger completes with a rounded aluminum alloy pommel in the form of a double-sided wreathed mobile swastika, screwing in to maintain the dagger’s structural integrity. Wrapped around the handle is a matching portepee, consisting of a stylized silver aluminum wire acorn suspended from a cord of identical construction. Accompanying the dagger is its original scabbard, constructed of a pebbled and nickel-plated magnetic metal shaft. Dual integral oak leaf bands are situated just below the throat, each retaining a loop for the accommodation of a hanger. A functional spring catch situated within the throat firmly holds the dagger in place during storage. Minor issues consistent with age and wear are evident, and include signs of cleaning and polishing to the blade, with some sporadic pitting, as well as some denting and surface oxidation to the scabbard. The dagger remains in a near extremely fine condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48724826161429,"sku":"G59131","price":770.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC6823_b650b194-15e4-4a0f-90eb-198ab2729221.jpg?v=1760634564"},{"product_id":"germany-luftwaffe-an-officers-dress-dagger-first-pattern-by-carl-eickhorn-g59259","title":"Germany, Luftwaffe. An Officer’s Dress Dagger, First Pattern, by Carl Eickhorn","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eLuftwaffe Dolch für Offiziere, 1. Form\u003c\/em\u003e). A first pattern Luftwaffe Officer’s dress dagger, measuring 48.5 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 31 cm-long, nickel-plated, magnetic steel blade which retains factory-original sharpening to both the edges and tip. The reverse ricasso bears a maker’s mark of “CARL EICKHORN, SOLINGEN”, circumscribing the firm’s classic squirrel logo, in a pattern appropriately used by the company between 1933 and 1935. The blade sits securely within a nickel-plated alloy crossguard which takes the form of a pair of stylized wings, both sides of which are inset with central gilded sunwheel-style mobile swastikas. The handle is constructed of a wooden core lined on the exterior with a dark blue  ribbed Moroccan leather grip, with the ribbing retaining an original twisted and rolled wire cord. The dagger culminates in a flattened and rounded pommel, bearing double-sided gilded sunwheel-style mobile swastikas, screwing in to maintain its structural integrity. Accompanying the dagger is its original scabbard, constructed of a magnetic metal shaft fully lined on the exterior with dark blue Moroccan leather. Magnetic metal fixtures are secured to the tip, mid-section, and throat with side rivets, with the latter two featuring integral loops connecting to dual multi-link chains which meet a functional spring clip. The latter is maker marked with the logo of Overhoff \u0026amp; Cie, Lüdenscheid. A functional catch situated within the throat holds the dagger in place during storage. Issues consistent with age and wear are evident, and include minor running marks and pitting to the blade, minor loss of nickel plating to the hilt features, and extensive material fatigue to the leather liners. This early example remains in a very fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48762621526293,"sku":"G59259","price":827.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC0767_23989ab0-79ec-4428-9c1a-95b712833d1e.jpg?v=1738262196"},{"product_id":"germany-luftwaffe-an-officers-dress-dagger-first-pattern-by-e-f-horster-g60541","title":"Germany, Luftwaffe. An Officer’s Dress Dagger, First Pattern, by E. \u0026 F. Hörster","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eLuftwaffe Dolch für Offiziere, 1. Form\u003c\/em\u003e). A very well-preserved, first pattern Luftwaffe Officer’s dress dagger, measuring 49 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 31 cm-long, nickel-plated magnetic steel blade which retains factory-original sharpening to both the tip and edges. The reverse ricasso bears a maker’s mark of “E. \u0026amp; F. HÖRSTER, SOLINGEN”, circumscribing the firm’s classic monogram logo. The blade sits securely within an aluminum alloy crossguard which takes the form of a pair of stylized rings, inset on both the obverse and reverse with a central gilded sunwheel-style mobile swastika, with an intact dark blue Moroccan leather buffer pad covering the seam. The handle is composed of a wooden core situated within a ribbed dark blue Moroccan leather grip, with the ribbing retaining an original silver wire cord. It completes with a rounded and flattened aluminum alloy pommel, decorated with double-sided and gilded sunwheel-style mobile swastikas, screwing in to maintain the dagger’s structural integrity. Accompanying the dagger is its original scabbard, constructed of a magnetic metal shaft which is fully lined on the exterior with dark blue Moroccan leather. Three aluminum alloy fixtures are secured to the tip, mid-section, and throat with side rivets. Emanating from the latter two is a multi-link aluminum chain which culminates in a functional spring clip to lock onto a corresponding uniform hanger. The clip is maker marked with the logo of Overhoff \u0026amp; Cie, Lüdenscheid. A functional spring catch situated within the throat firmly holds the dagger in place during storage. Minor issues consistent with age and wear are evident, and include some running marks to the blade with sporadic tarnishing (particularly to the ricasso), in addition to minor fatigue to the leather of the handle grip. 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The blade is plain with the exception of a maker’s mark on the reverse ricasso in the form of the “SMF” (Solinger Metallwaren-Fabrik) insignia of Stöcker \u0026amp; Co., Solingen, topped by the company’s classic seated king logo. The blade sits securely within a nickel silver crossguard, which takes the form of a pair of stylized wings inset on each side with a central gilded sunwheel-style mobile swastika, with an intact dark blue Moroccan leather buffer pad covering the seam. A single piece of ribbed dark blue Moroccan leather composes the handle grip, with the ribbing retaining an original twisted and rolled wire cord. A flattened and rounded nickel silver pommel completes the dagger, bears double-sided gilded sunwheel-style mobile swastikas, and screws in to maintain the dagger’s structural integrity. Accompanying the dagger is its original scabbard, constructed of a magnetic metal shaft which is fully lined with dark blue Moroccan leather. Nickel silver fixtures are riveted to the tip, mid-section, and throat, with the latter two featuring loops which accommodate dual multi-link chains which culminate in a functional spring clip to lock onto a corresponding uniform. The throat retains a functional catch to firmly hold the dagger in place during storage. Minor issues consistent with age and wear are evident, and include some running marks to the blade, toning of the nickel silver elements, and slight fatigue of the leather fixtures. This early example remains in a near extremely fine condition. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49687965958421,"sku":"G61355","price":837.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/eMedals_G61355_2.jpg?v=1767972045"},{"product_id":"germany-luftwaffe-an-officers-dress-dagger-first-model-by-lauterjung-sohn-g61744","title":"Germany, Luftwaffe. 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It culminates in a nickel-plated alloy pommel in the form of a circular disc bearing double-sided gilt sunwheel-style mobile swastikas, screwing in to maintain the dagger’s structural integrity. Accompanying the dagger is its original scabbard, constructed of a magnetic metal shaft which is similarly lined on the exterior with dark blue Moroccan leather, and with nickel-plated alloy fixtures secured to the tip, mid-section, and throat. Emanating from the latter two are eyelets which connect to a multi-link aluminum chain, the lengths of which meet at a functional spring clip which is maker marked with the logo of Overhoff \u0026amp; Cie, Lüdenscheid. A functional catch situated within the throat firmly holds the dagger in place during storage. Issues consistent with age and wear are evident, and include some running mark so the blade, loss of nickel plating to the hilt which exposes the brass base metal, and some fatigue to the leather elements. This early example remains in an overall better than very fine condition. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49783493361941,"sku":"G61744","price":842.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/eMedals_G61744_4.jpg?v=1772054200"},{"product_id":"germany-luftwaffe-a-rare-officers-dress-dagger-first-pattern-by-rudolf-buchel-g61745","title":"Germany, Luftwaffe. A Rare Officer’s Dress Dagger, First Pattern, by Rudolf Büchel","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eLuftwaffe Offiziersdolch 1. Modell\u003c\/em\u003e). A well-preserved first model Luftwaffe Officer’s dress dagger, measuring 48 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 31 cm-long, nickel-plated, magnetic steel blade which retains factory-original sharpening to the edges and tip. The reverse ricasso bears a maker’s mark of “RUDOLF BÜCHEL, SOLINGEN-MERSCHEID”, circumscribing the firm’s stylized logo. It sits securely within a nickel-plated alloy crossguard which takes the form of a pair of stylized wings, bearing double-sided central gilt sunwheel-style mobile swastikas, with an intact dark blue leather buffer pad covering the seam. The handle grip consists of a wooden core fully lined on the exterior with ribbed dark blue Moroccan leather, with the ribbing retaining an original twisted and rolled wire cord. It culminates in a nickel-plated alloy pommel in the form of a circular disc bearing double-sided gilt sunwheel-style mobile swastikas, screwing in to maintain the dagger’s structural integrity. Accompanying the dagger is its original scabbard, constructed of a magnetic metal shaft which is similarly lined on the exterior with dark blue Moroccan leather, and with nickel-plated alloy fixtures secured to the tip, mid-section, and throat. Emanating from the latter two are eyelets which connect to a multi-link aluminum chain, the lengths of which meet at a functional spring clip which is maker marked with the logo of Overhoff \u0026amp; Cie, Lüdenscheid. A functional catch situated within the throat firmly holds the dagger in place during storage. Minor issues consistent with age and wear are evident, and include faint running marks to the blade, some loss of nickel to the hilt with some loosening to the structure, and sporadic denting to the scabbard’s fixtures. 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Unmarked, the blade sits securely within a nickel-plated alloy crossguard which takes the form of a pair of stylized wings, the centre of which is inset with double-sided, gilded, sunwheel-style mobile swastikas. An intact dark blue Moroccan leather buffer pad covers the seam where the blade enters the crossguard. The handle grip consists of a wooden core wrapped with a ribbed dark blue Moroccan leather liner, with the ribbing retaining an original twisted and roller silver aluminum wire cord. The dagger culminates with a flattened and rounded nickel-plated alloy pommel, bearing double-sided, gilded, sunwheel-style mobile swastika, which screws in to maintain the dagger’s structural integrity. Accompanying the dagger is its original scabbard, constructed of a magnetic metal shaft lined on the exterior with a post-war replacement dark blue liner. Nickel-plated magnetic metal fixtures are secured to the tip, mid-section, and throat. Emanating from the latter two are integral loops retaining dual aluminum chains formerly accommodating a spring clip for uniform suspension. A functional spring catch situated within the throat firmly holds the dagger in place during storage. In addition to the replacement scabbard liner and missing clip, the dagger demonstrates numerous issues consistent with age and wear, include running marks to the blade, loss of nickel plating to the hilt fixtures resulting in bubbling and pitting, moderate fatigue of the leather handle grip, significant bending of the tang which has resulted in a distortion of the dagger’s overall structure, and significant loss of nickel plating to the scabbard fixtures. 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