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Luftwaffe Dagger [1937] by WKC Solingen

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Maker

Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie. WKC

Model

M1937 - 2nd Model

Blade

double-edged

Length

430 mm

Weight

401 g

Condition

EXC+

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Luftwaffe Dagger [1937] by WKC Solingen

Luftwaffe Officer’s Dagger Model 1937 in the 2nd Model configuration, manufactured by WKC Solingen / Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie.. The dagger has an overall length of approximately 43.0 cm and corresponds to the classic configuration of the Luftwaffe Officer’s Dagger with light-colored grip, Luftwaffe eagle crossguard, granulated scabbard and maker marking on the blade. The reverse side of the blade bears the maker designation “WKC Solingen”.

Grip & Crossguard: Light-colored, round grip with convex fluting. The fluting curves outward and corresponds to 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 national emblems 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 its claws, the eagle holds a swastika. The reverse side of the crossguard has a granulated finish.

Blade: Double-edged, bright blade with reverse maker designation “WKC Solingen”. Between the blade shoulders and the lower crossguard is the original leather buffer washer. The blade corresponds to the typical execution of the Luftwaffe Officer’s Dagger Model 1937 and allows a clear attribution to Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie. through the maker marking.

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 side by one screw. 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: The combination of WKC Solingen, light-colored grip, bright blade with maker designation, original leather buffer washer, Luftwaffe eagle crossguard and granulated scabbard makes this dagger a clearly attributable example of the Luftwaffe Officer’s Dagger Model 1937. WKC Solingen is one of the well-known Solingen manufacturers of German edged weapons and can be clearly identified by the blade marking.

Luftwaffe Officer’s Dagger Model 1937 WKC Solingen overall view

Grip and crossguard of Luftwaffe Officer’s Dagger M1937 with Luftwaffe eagle

Blade of Luftwaffe Officer’s Dagger Model 1937 with WKC Solingen maker marking

Historical Background: Luftwaffe Officer’s Dagger Model 1937

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 the dress and parade uniform and served as a representative equipment item for Luftwaffe officers.

Characteristic features of the Model 1937 include the round 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 materials used, different detail variations occur in grips, fittings, scabbards and maker markings.

WKC Solingen / Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie. was one of the well-known Solingen manufacturers of edged weapons, daggers and military equipment items. The maker marking “WKC Solingen” on the blade allows a clear attribution and is an important feature when identifying this Luftwaffe Officer’s Dagger.

The Luftwaffe Officer’s Dagger Model 1937 is today one of the well-known representative edged weapons of the Luftwaffe. Pieces with readable maker marking, preserved scabbard and complete characteristic fittings are of particular collector interest, as they document the typical design and manufacturing variety of this dagger model.

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