Luftwaffe Dagger [M1937] with Hangers, Portepee and Artificial Damascus Blade by Pet. Dan. Krebs Solingen

Luftwaffe Dagger [M1937] with Hangers, Portepee and Artificial Damascus Blade by Pet. Dan. Krebs Solingen

Luftwaffe Officer’s Dagger Model 1937 in the 2nd Model configuration, with Damascus blade, two-piece hanger and portepee, manufactured by Pet. Dan. Krebs Solingen. The dagger has an overall length of approximately 43.0 cm. The blade is executed as “No. 421 Genuine Damascus – Small Roses” and bears the maker marking “PET. DAN. KREBS SOLINGEN” on the reverse side. This is a particularly high-grade and decorative version of the Luftwaffe Officer’s Dagger Model 1937.

Grip & Crossguard: Round grip with wooden core and light-colored Trolon covering. The fluting is convex, curving outward, and corresponds to the typical form of the Luftwaffe Officer’s Dagger Model 1937. The pommel is firmly screwed onto the tang and decorated on both sides with national emblems as well as surrounding oak leaf ornamentation. At the lower end of the grip is the typical decorative grip ring with oak leaves arranged side by side. The crossguard is executed in the form of the Luftwaffe eagle, facing left, with downward swept wing tips. In its claws, the eagle holds a swastika.

Blade: Double-edged Damascus blade in the execution “No. 421 Genuine Damascus – Small Roses”. The fine Damascus structure is clearly visible across the blade surface and gives the blade a high-grade, decorative appearance. The blade tip is fully preserved. The reverse side bears the maker marking “PET. DAN. KREBS SOLINGEN” for Peter Daniel Krebs Solingen. Between the blade shoulders and lower crossguard is the original leather buffer washer. The Damascus blade forms the special focal point of this Luftwaffe Officer’s Dagger.

Scabbard: The scabbard is made from drawn sheet steel and displays the typical granulated surface texture on both front and reverse. Fitted with a separately inserted throat piece, secured from the sides by two small screws. The scabbard has two oak leaf decorated suspension bands with loose, fully closed suspension rings. The tip of the scabbard is rounded and undamaged. The scabbard corresponds to the classic configuration of the Luftwaffe Officer’s Dagger Model 1937.

Hanger & Portepee: The dagger comes with a two-piece Luftwaffe hanger and an attached portepee. The hanger completes the wearing equipment and belongs to the typical representative accessories of a Luftwaffe Officer’s Dagger. The portepee is attached to the dagger and underlines the complete appearance of this high-grade piece.

Special Features: Especially noteworthy are the Damascus blade “No. 421 Genuine Damascus – Small Roses”, the maker Peter Daniel Krebs Solingen, the original leather buffer washer, the granulated scabbard, the two-piece hanger and the present portepee. Luftwaffe Officer’s Daggers with Damascus blades are considerably rarer than regular standard versions and belong to the higher-grade special variants within Luftwaffe edged weapons. The combination of Damascus blade, maker marking and complete wearing accessories makes this piece a particularly decorative and collector-relevant ensemble.

Historical Background: Luftwaffe Officer’s Dagger Model 1937 with Damascus Blade

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