Army Officer’s Dagger [M1935] with Hangers, Portepee & Blade Etching by Carl Jul. Krebs Solingen

Army Officer’s Dagger [M1935] with Hangers, Portepee & Blade Etching by Carl Jul. Krebs Solingen

Army Officer’s Dagger Model 1935 with hanger, portepee and double-sided blade etching, manufactured by Carl Jul. Krebs Solingen. The overall length is approximately 40.4 cm. Of particular note is the regimental blade etching “Artl. Reg. 47, Lötzen/Ostpr.”, which most likely refers to Artillery Regiment 47 at the garrison location Lötzen in East Prussia. The dagger is offered together with hanger and portepee.

Grip: Round grip with double-twisted, convex fluting made from orange-colored Trolon. The conical pommel is screwed onto the tang and decorated with 12 oak leaves. At the lower end of the grip is the typical grip ferrule with six oak leaves. The crossguard is formed as a Reich eagle, facing left, with downward-sweeping wing tips. The eagle holds a wreath with swastika in its claws. Age-related wear and patina are present.

Blade: Double-edged, bright blade in good condition with fully preserved tip. The blade is etched on both sides and displays floral ornamentation. Especially notable is the regimental etching with the inscription “Artl. Reg. 47, Lötzen/Ostpr.”, referring to Artillery Regiment 47 at the garrison location Lötzen in East Prussia. The reverse side bears the etched maker mark “Carl Jul. Krebs Solingen”. The original leather buffer washer is present between the blade shoulders and lower crossguard.

Scabbard: Steel scabbard with throat piece and two oak leaf decorated suspension bands, each fitted with loose, fully closed suspension rings. The scabbard is drawn from one piece of sheet steel and displays the typical granulated surface texture on both front and reverse. The tip is rounded and not dented. The throat piece is separately inserted and secured by a screw on the reverse.

Historical Background: Artillery Regiment 47, Lötzen / East Prussia

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