Model
M1943
Maker
ELSENER SCHWYZ
Inscription
#281826
Blade
double-edged
Length
365 mm
Weight
551 g
Condition
NEAR MINT
Swiss Army Dagger M1943 (281826) by Elsener Schwyz
Original Swiss Army officer’s dagger of the 1943 pattern, manufactured by the well-known maker Elsener, Schwyz. The dagger is offered complete with leather hanger and portepee. The overall length is approx. 36.5 cm.
Grip: Two-piece wood grip scales, secured by three screws. The surface shows pronounced grain and the ergonomic form provides a secure and comfortable hold. The crossguard and pommel cap are made of nickel-plated metal. The crossguard is of plain form and characteristically curved in a slight crescent shape.
Blade: Double-edged, mirror-bright blade in original condition. The tip is unshortened and very well preserved. Blade length approx. 20.5 cm. On the reverse is the maker’s mark “Elsener Schwyz”, while the obverse ricasso is stamped with the serial number 281826.
Scabbard: Black or blued steel scabbard with matching belt / carbine hook for attachment to the officer’s belt. Overall, a functional and coherent configuration typical of Swiss officer’s daggers of the 1943 model.
Historical Context: Swiss officer’s dagger, 1943 pattern
The Swiss officer’s dagger, pattern 1943 is one of the characteristic sidearms of the Swiss Army in the 20th century. In contrast to the highly decorative officer’s daggers of many other countries, this model emphasizes a more practical and restrained design, which fits well with the Swiss military tradition.
Typical features of the model include the plain curved crossguard, the two-piece wood grip scales, and the clear, functional lines of blade and scabbard. Precisely this restrained design language gives the dagger collector interest today, as it clearly differs from more representational edged weapons of other nations.
The maker Elsener, Schwyz is among the best-known names in the field of Swiss edged weapons and knife production. Original officer’s daggers with preserved serial number, clean blade, matching scabbard, and complete hanger and portepee are desirable collector’s items, since they preserve the typical method of wear and the full appearance of this sidearm especially well.
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