Model
M1935
Maker
Fridericus Solingen
Blade
double-edged
Length
397 mm
Weight
398 g
Condition
NEAR MINT
Army Officer’s Dagger [M1935] with Damascus Blade by Fridericus Solingen
Rare Army Officer’s Dagger of the 1935 pattern with a high-quality damascus blade, made by Fridericus Solingen. The dagger is offered together with portepee. The overall length is approx. 40.2 cm. Particularly noteworthy are the scarce maker and the collector-favored “slant grip”.
Grip: So-called “slant grip” with double-twisted, convex fluting. The grip is made of dark orange trolon and has a very striking appearance. The conical pommel is screwed onto the tang and decorated all around with twelve oak leaves. At the lower end of the grip is the typical ferrule, ornamented with six adjoining oak leaves. The crossguard is formed as a national eagle, facing left, with the wing ends descending downward. The eagle holds a wreath with swastika in its claws. The details of the eagle are very well preserved; the silvered finish also appears consistently retained. The portepee is wrapped around the grip.
Blade: Double-edged damascus blade in very good preserved condition. On the reverse is the rare maker’s mark “Fridericus Solingen”. The blade tip is complete and unshortened. Between the blade shoulders and the lower crossguard sits the original leather buffer pad. Overall, this is a particularly appealing dagger thanks to the combination of the classic Army officer’s model and a decorative damascus execution.
Scabbard: Steel scabbard with throat fitting and two oak leaf-decorated suspension bands, each with loose, fully closed carrying rings. The scabbard is drawn from a single piece of sheet steel and shows the typical granular surface texture on both front and reverse. The tip is rounded and not dented. The throat piece is separately inserted and secured with one screw on the reverse.
Historical Context: Army Officer’s Dagger model 1935 with damascus blade
The Army Officer’s Dagger model 1935 is among the best-known German officer edged weapons of the 20th century. Beyond the regular versions, examples fitted with damascus blades are especially sought after by collectors, as they further enhance the representative character of the dagger and stand out as a higher-grade variation within the model.
Of special interest in this example is the so-called “slant grip”. This grip variant, with its visually angled lines and striking trolon coloration, is one of the details repeatedly highlighted by collectors. Combined with a finely executed eagle hilt and a decorative damascus blade, it creates a particularly attractive overall appearance.
In addition, Fridericus Solingen is a comparatively rare maker name. The combination of a scarce producer, damascus blade, slant grip, portepee, and matching scabbard makes this Army Officer’s Dagger an especially appealing collector’s piece within the field of German officer weapons.
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