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Luftwaffe Dagger [1937] by Rich. A. Herder Solingen

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Maker

Herder R. Albrecht, Solingen

Model

M1937 - 2nd Model

Blade

double-edged

Length

426 mm

Weight

334 g

Condition

EXC++

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Luftwaffe Dagger [1937] by Rich. A. Herder Solingen

Luftwaffe Officer’s Dagger Model 1937 in the 2nd Model configuration, manufactured by Rich. A. Herder Solingen. The dagger has an overall length of approximately 42.6 cm. The reverse side of the blade bears the maker marking “Rich. A. Herder Solingen”. This dagger corresponds to the classic configuration of the Luftwaffe Officer’s Dagger with light-colored grip, Luftwaffe eagle crossguard, bright mirror-finished blade, original leather buffer washer and granulated scabbard.

Grip & Crossguard: Light-colored grip with convex fluting, curving outward in the typical form of the Luftwaffe Officer’s Dagger Model 1937. The pommel is firmly screwed onto the tang and decorated on both sides with sun wheels as well as surrounding oak leaf ornamentation. The crossguard is executed in the form of the Luftwaffe eagle, facing left, with downward swept wing tips. In the center, the eagle holds a swastika in its claws. The reverse side of the crossguard has a granulated finish.

Blade: Double-edged, bright mirror-finished blade with maker marking on the reverse side: “Rich. A. Herder Solingen”. Between the blade shoulders and the lower crossguard is the original leather buffer washer. The clear maker marking and very clean blade surface are important features 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 by two side 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.

Special Features: Especially noteworthy is the combination of Rich. A. Herder Solingen, light-colored grip, classic Luftwaffe eagle crossguard, bright mirror-finished maker-marked blade, original leather buffer washer and granulated scabbard with two side screws at the throat piece. This dagger is a clean and clearly attributable example of the Luftwaffe Officer’s Dagger Model 1937 by a known Solingen maker.

Luftwaffe Officer’s Dagger Model 1937 by Rich. A. Herder Solingen overall view

Luftwaffe Dagger M1937 with light-colored grip and Luftwaffe eagle crossguard

Bright mirror-finished blade with Rich. A. Herder Solingen maker marking and original leather washer

Historical Background: Luftwaffe Officer’s Dagger Model 1937 by Rich. A. Herder Solingen

The Luftwaffe Officer’s Dagger Model 1937 was introduced as the second dagger pattern of the German Luftwaffe and replaced the earlier Luftwaffe Aircrew Dagger Model 1935 as the standard officer’s edged weapon. It was worn with dress and parade uniforms and served as a representative equipment item for Luftwaffe officers.

Characteristic features of the Model 1937 include the fluted grip, the spherical pommel with national emblems, the crossguard in the form of the Luftwaffe eagle and the granulated scabbard with two suspension rings. Depending on maker, production period and material execution, different detail variations occur in grips, fittings, scabbards, blades and wearing accessories.

Rich. A. Herder Solingen was one of the known Solingen manufacturers of edged weapons and daggers. The maker marking on the blade allows a clear attribution and is an essential feature when identifying Luftwaffe Officer’s Daggers.

The present dagger shows the classic design of the Luftwaffe Officer’s Dagger Model 1937 with light-colored grip, Luftwaffe eagle crossguard, original leather buffer washer, bright mirror-finished blade and granulated scabbard. Together with the maker marking Rich. A. Herder Solingen, this is a clearly identifiable example of this officer dagger model.

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