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Luftwaffe Officer’s Dagger [M1937] with Hangers & Portepee – Alcoso ACS Solingen

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Maker

Coppel Alexander ALCOSO Solingen

Model

M1937 – 2nd Model

Blade

double-edged

Length

430 mm

Weight

433 g

Hanger

blue canvas backs

Condition

EXC++

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Luftwaffe Officer’s Dagger [M1937] with Hangers & Portepee – Alcoso ACS Solingen

Luftwaffe Officer’s Dagger Model 1937 (2nd Model) with orange-colored grip, two-piece hangers and portepee, manufactured by Alcoso ACS (Alexander Coppel), Solingen. The double-edged blade bears the maker’s mark with the characteristic balance scale logo. The dagger is accompanied by its textured metal scabbard, two-piece Luftwaffe hangers and a silver-colored portepee. The overall length is approximately 430 mm, with a total weight of approximately 433 g including hangers and portepee.

Grip & Hilt: Orange-colored, fluted grip with convex flutes and preserved double wire wrapping. The spherical pommel is decorated on both sides with sunwheel motifs and oak leaf ornamentation. The crossguard features a left-facing Luftwaffe eagle with outstretched, downward-swept wings and a swastika held in its talons. The reverse of the crossguard has a textured surface. The grip and metal fittings show minor age- and use-related traces.

Blade: Bright, double-edged blade with a central ridge. The reverse bears the clearly visible maker’s mark “Alcoso ACS Solingen” with the stylized balance scale logo. The blade surface shows minor age- and scabbard-related traces. The maker’s mark remains clearly legible.

Scabbard: Sheet-steel scabbard with a textured surface on both sides. Two scabbard bands decorated with oak leaves are present, each fitted with a closed, movable suspension ring. The throat piece is separately fitted and secured by screws on the sides. One of the side securing screws is missing. The scabbard shows age- and use-related surface traces and areas of patina.

Hangers: Original two-piece Luftwaffe officer’s hangers made of grey-blue textile with silver-thread decoration. Both straps feature decorated metal fittings, adjustable slides and snap clips. The fittings show age-related patina and signs of use.

Portepee: Silver-colored Luftwaffe portepee of period construction, attached to the hilt. The braided wrapping and knot are preserved. The portepee shows age- and wear-related traces.

Condition: Overall condition 2+. The orange-colored grip with double wire wrapping is preserved. The blade bears the clearly legible Alcoso ACS Solingen maker’s mark. Scabbard, two-piece hangers and portepee are present. The metal surfaces show age-related patina and signs of use. One side securing screw on the scabbard is missing. Further details of the condition are documented in the photographs.

Luftwaffe Officer Dagger M1937 Alcoso ACS Solingen with orange grip hangers and portepee overall view

Orange fluted grip with double wire wrapping and silver portepee on Luftwaffe Officer Dagger M1937

Detail of orange grip with convex flutes and double wire wrapping

Alcoso ACS Solingen maker mark with balance scale logo on Luftwaffe Officer Dagger blade

Historical Background: Luftwaffe Officer’s Dagger Model 1937 – Alcoso Solingen

The Luftwaffe Officer’s Dagger Model 1937 was introduced in July 1937 as the second pattern of the Luftwaffe dagger, replacing the previously used flying dagger. It was worn as part of the uniform equipment of officers and certain other authorized Luftwaffe personnel.

Characteristic features of this model include the fluted grip with wire wrapping, a pommel decorated with oak leaves and sunwheel motifs, an eagle-shaped crossguard and a double-edged blade. The corresponding metal scabbard normally has two decorated bands with suspension rings.

Alcoso (Alexander Coppel), Solingen was among the manufacturers of military edged weapons. The company used the characteristic balance scale logo with the letters ACS as one of its maker’s marks. This marking is preserved on the blade of the present dagger.

Luftwaffe officer dagger grips were produced in various light colors. In addition to white and ivory-colored examples, yellowish and orange-colored grips are known. On some examples, aging of the grip material contributed to a stronger yellow or orange coloration.

The present example with its Alcoso maker’s mark, orange-colored grip, two-piece hangers and portepee is described as a historical edged weapon. The missing side securing screw on the scabbard should be taken into account when assessing its condition.

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