Original German WWII Army Heer Officer Dagger with Excellent Unmarked Blade & Scabbard Original Items

Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition Army Officer’s Dagger, complete with the original scabbard. The blade on this example is unmarked, but this is not unusual, as many smaller outfitters would purchase finished blades and blade blanks from major factories, and then fit the blades themselves. We did remove the pommel nut and check the tang, and there are no markings that we can see.

The zinc alloy pommel of this dagger is in very good condition, showing only light wear, though it has either lost all of the original plating, or was produced without any. It now displays a gray oxidized zinc finish, and the standing oak leaves and acorns on the sides are crisply detailed and have good backgrounds.

The zinc alloy cross guard still retains a good amount of the original plating, however it has oxidized and shows wear from age and use. The details throughout the characteristic eagle are very good throughout the head, breast and wing feathering, talons and wreathed mobile swas (hook cross). The grip ferrule is plated steel, and it actually still has visible silvering.

Unlike most we see, the celluloid grip on this dagger has not faded from the original ivory color, and really looks great! These very often fade to orange or even brown due to light exposure over the years. There is just a bit of staining in the grooves, but no cracks or chunks missing, and it really looks great. The original blade buffer is still present in the recesses of the guard, and the hilt is still tight to the blade.

The excellent condition blade is bright and shiny, with just a few spots of oxidation and minor runner wear. The original factory final grind cross grain is visible throughout the blade, something we rarely see! This texture is iconic, and is the definitive identifying characteristic for a real WWII German Blade. The edge is correctly unsharpened, and we see no signs of major cleaning or other alterations. This is really a great blade!

The scabbard is a fine straight example with no major dents or bends, and is made from steel with what looks to be nickel plating, which is very well retained. There are just a few scuffs and areas where the plating has been abraded, allowing the steel to oxidize. This scabbard has very crisp, finely grained panels. The zinc alloy carrying bands have an excellent pattern of overlapping oak leaves and acorns, which are nicely enhanced, and they still retain the plating well. The throat is the thinner style, and has a single “cheese head” screw on the upper side.

A very nice example of an Army Officer Dagger with a great blade, one of the best we have ever seen! Complete with an original scabbard and ready to display!

Specifications:
Blade Length: 10″
Blade Style: Spear Point Dagger
Overall length: 14 3/4“
Crossguard: 2 3/4”
Scabbard Length: 11 1/8″

The German Army (Heer) first carried a dagger beginning in 1935. The weapon was worn in lieu of occasions not demanding the wearing of a more formal sword. The dagger design was quite attractive featuring silvered heavy fittings with white or colored grip. The crossguard depicted a Wehrmacht open-winged eagle clutching a wreathed swas.

The pommel depicted oak leafing around the outer circumference. The scabbard had panels of pebble designs. Later produced examples were plated with nickel, and late war-made pieces were unplated, finished in a gray color metal. These daggers are often encountered with an aluminum portepee.