Luftwaffe Dagger [1937] with Hangers and Portepee by Paul Weyersberg Solingen

Luftwaffe Officer’s Dagger Model 1937 in the 2nd Model configuration, manufactured by Paul Weyersberg Solingen. The dagger has an overall length of approximately 42.8 cm and is preserved together with a two-piece Luftwaffe hanger and a short Luftwaffe portepee. The reverse side of the blade bears the maker marking “Paul Weyersberg Solingen”.

Grip & Crossguard: Round, orange-colored grip with convex fluting. The fluting curves outward and corresponds to the typical form of the Luftwaffe Officer’s Dagger Model 1937. In the lower area, below the grip ring, part of the grip is chipped. The pommel is firmly screwed onto the tang and decorated on both sides with national emblems, partly preserved gilding and surrounding oak leaf ornamentation. 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. The reverse side of the crossguard has a granulated finish.

Blade: Double-edged, mirror-bright blade with reverse maker marking “Paul Weyersberg Solingen”. Between the blade shoulders and the lower crossguard is the original leather buffer washer. The maker marking allows a clear attribution to Paul Weyersberg Solingen and is an important feature when identifying 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 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 execution corresponds to the classic scabbard form of the Luftwaffe Officer’s Dagger Model 1937.

Hanger & Portepee: The dagger comes with a two-piece Luftwaffe hanger and a short Luftwaffe portepee. The hanger complements the wearing equipment of the Luftwaffe Officer’s Dagger and belongs to the typical representative uniform accessories. The portepee is attached to the dagger and completes the appearance of this dress and parade piece.

Special Features: Especially noteworthy is the combination of Paul Weyersberg Solingen, orange-colored grip, partly preserved gilding on the pommel, mirror-bright blade with maker marking, original leather buffer washer, granulated scabbard, two-piece hanger and short Luftwaffe portepee. The chipped area at the lower grip should be taken into account when assessing the condition. Overall, this is a clearly attributable ensemble of the Luftwaffe Officer’s Dagger Model 1937 by a known Solingen maker.

Historical Background: Luftwaffe Officer’s Dagger Model 1937 by Paul Weyersberg Solingen

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