German Army Officer’s Dagger with Hangers by Artur Schüttelhöfer Solingen

German Army Officer’s Dagger with Hangers by Artur Schüttelhöfer Solingen

Army officer’s dagger according to the Model 1935, manufactured by Artur Schüttelhöfer (ASSO), Solingen. The dagger is offered together with its hanger and portepee. The overall length is approx. 40.2 cm. The blade bears the etched maker’s mark “Artur Schüttelhöfer ASSO Solingen”.

Grip: Round grip with double-twisted, convex fluting. The grip is made of orange Trolon. The conical pommel is screwed onto the tang and decorated with twelve oak leaves. At the lower end of the grip is the characteristic grip ring, ornamented with six oak leaves arranged side by side. The crossguard is designed in the form of a national eagle, facing left, with the wing tips sweeping downward. The eagle holds a wreath with swastika in its talons.

Blade: Double-edged, bright blade in very good condition. The early maker’s mark “Artur Schüttelhöfer ASSO Solingen” is etched on the reverse. The blade tip is fully intact and unshortened. The so-called crossgrain is completely visible. Between the blade shoulders and the lower guard, the original leather blade buffer is present.

Scabbard: Steel scabbard with throat and two oak-leaf decorated scabbard bands, each fitted with loose, fully closed suspension rings. The scabbard is drawn from a single sheet of steel and shows the typical pebbled surface texture on both front and reverse. The tip is rounded and not dented. The throat is separately fitted and secured with two side screws.

Historical context: Army Officer’s Dagger Model 1935

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