Railway Dagger for Leader [M1935] with Hangers & Expertise by Robert Klaas Solingen
A scarce example of the Railway Protection Leader Dagger, Model 1935, manufactured by the well-known Solingen maker
Robert Klaas (marked with the “Kissing Cranes” logo on the reverse of the blade).
Total length: 39.6 cm.
This piece features the characteristic “X” markings on the scabbard bands – a distinct signature feature of Klaas production,
also seen on some of his Army Officer’s daggers.
Grip: Black Trolon grip with double-twisted, convex grooves.
Tapered pommel with 14 finely detailed oak leaves, tightly screwed onto the tang.
At the lower end, a decorative grip ring with 7 oak leaves arranged in a row.
The crossguard displays the left-facing national eagle with downward-swept wings,
holding a wreath with a swastika in its talons.
Blade: Bright, clean, and well preserved – free of rust or chips.
Reverse side marked with the manufacturer’s name “KISSING CRANES – Robert Klaas, Solingen”.
The original blade buffer leather between crossguard and blade remains intact and well fitted.
Scabbard: Constructed of steel with a fine pebbled surface structure.
The throat fitting is separately inserted and secured with a single screw on the reverse side.
Features two fittings with completely closed carrying rings.
Rounded tip, free of dents or damage.
Both scabbard bands exhibit the distinctive “X” pattern – a hallmark of Robert Klaas workmanship.
Hanger: Original two-piece hanger with fine oak-leaf decoration,
backed with fabric and fitted with aluminum hardware.
Portepee: Period-correct 42 cm silver-grey portepee with gentle age patina.
The Railway Protection Leader Dagger (Bahnschutz-Führerdolch) was introduced in the mid-1930s
as a ceremonial sidearm for officers and officials of the Deutscher Bahnschutz (German Railway Protection Service).
Its design closely followed the Army Officer’s Dagger M1935, adapted for the railway security corps.
The Railway Protection Service was a semi-military organization responsible for protecting the German Reich Railway network,
preventing sabotage, and ensuring the security of transport routes during the pre-war and wartime periods.
Officers wore this dagger with their dress and service uniforms, often accompanied by a portepee and decorative hanger.
Daggers made by Robert Klaas are easily recognizable by the unique “X” markings on the scabbard bands –
a hallmark feature of Klaas craftsmanship. These details, combined with high Solingen quality,
make them especially desirable among collectors of German edged weapons today.
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