Army Officer’s Dagger with Double Etched Blade, Knot Hangers by Emil Voos Solingen

Army Officer’s Dagger with Double Etched Blade, Knot Hangers by Emil Voos Solingen

Army Officer’s Dagger Model 1935 with double-sided blade etching, portepee and two-piece hanger, manufactured by Emil Voos Solingen. The dagger has an overall length of approximately 39.5 cm and corresponds to the classic configuration of the Army Officer’s Dagger with white celluloid grip, oak leaf decorated fittings, granulated scabbard and complete wearing accessories. The double-etched blade makes this piece a particularly decorative version within Army Officer’s Daggers.

Grip & Crossguard: Round celluloid grip in light or white execution with double-twisted, convex fluting. The conical pommel is firmly screwed onto the tang and decorated with 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 Army eagle, facing left, with downward swept wing tips. In its claws, the eagle holds a wreath with swastika.

Blade: Double-edged blade with decorative etching on both sides. The etching gives the dagger a clearly higher-grade and representative appearance compared with regular versions with plain standard blades. The reverse side bears the maker logo “Emil Voos Solingen”. Between the blade shoulders and the lower crossguard is the original leather buffer washer. Together with the maker mark and double-sided etching, the blade forms the special focal point of this piece.

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 on the reverse with one screw, and two oak leaf decorated suspension bands. Each suspension band has a loose, fully closed suspension ring. The tip of the scabbard is rounded and not dented.

Hanger & Portepee: The dagger comes with a two-piece hanger with carrying straps, metal fittings, slides, buckles and snap hooks. The portepee is attached to the dagger and completes the full wearing set. Together with scabbard, hanger and portepee, the piece forms a complete ensemble of the Army Officer’s Dagger Model 1935.

Special Features: Especially noteworthy is the combination of Emil Voos Solingen, double-etched blade, white celluloid grip, original leather buffer washer, granulated scabbard, portepee and two-piece hanger. Army Officer’s Daggers with decorative blade etching are considerably more striking and of greater collector interest than regular standard versions. This piece combines representative special features with complete wearing accessories, making it a particularly decorative ensemble within German Army edged weapons.

Historical Background: Army Officer’s Dagger Model 1935 with Etched Blade

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