The Army dagger was initially issued on May 4th, 1935 and was designed by Paul
Casburg. There was only one design but it could be customized by changing the
color of the handles, the type of hangers and by engraving the blade. This dagger
remains as one of the most affordable Third Reich dagger. The information presented
here will allow you to identify Army daggers and their present worth.
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The Luftwaffe instituted the use of a dagger in 1934. There are two main types of
Luftwaffe 1st model daggers produced; the first type had nickel fittings and was the
earlier type. The second type had aluminum fittings and was introduced in late 1935.
The data shown here allows the enthusiast to identify the Luftwaffe daggers and
their present market value.
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The SA dagger represents one of the most affordable blades to collect. This is due
to the fact that the daggers were produced in the millions since 1933 to the end of
the war. During its life span, more than 100 manufacturers were known to produce the
dagger. The enthusiast will be able to identify the SA and SS daggers with the information
displayed here. A dagger price guide is also included to illustrate the present
market value.
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THE RED CROSS DAGGER
The German Red Cross, Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (DRK), was in place prior to the rise of the Third Reich. The
Red Cross was operated as a civilian organization manned by volunteers with a small number of paid staff.
In 1933 the DRK adopted the use of the Swastika as part of their normal insignia. A few years later the
organization adopted the use of a dagger. This part of the website helps with the identification of Red Cross
daggers and provides information about their present market value.
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The Kriegsmarine (English: "War navy") was the name of the German Navy between 1935 and 1945, during the
Nazi regime, superseding the Reichsmarine, and the Kaiserliche Marine of World War I. The Kriegsmarine was
one of three official branches of the Wehrmacht. The information provided here will
provide the militaria enthusiast with the tools to identify German Navy daggers.
Additional data includes pricing which establishes the present market value of the
daggers.
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The Third Reich created a large number of para-military organizations. They were
designed to promote the cause of the Nazi party. Members of organizations such as
the RAD, RLB and others were issued daggers as part of their dress uniform. The
combination of photos and information displayed here allows a person to be able to
identify WWII German daggers. Pricing information is also provided so a person can
determine the value of the daggers in the current market.
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THE HITLER YOUTH KNIFE
The Hitler Youth Knife (German: Hitler-Jugend-Fahrtenmesser) was a knife sold to and carried by boys of the
paramilitary youth organization of the Nazi Party that existed from 1922 to 1945. The Hitler Youth wore knives
as part of their uniform, which was very similar to those worn by the Sturmabteilung or SA. The knife was also
given to those who performed exceptionally well in minor exams.
This part of the website provides basic identification and a price guide for Hitler Youth knives.
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Germany has always been known for their high quality edge weapons and knives. The
WWII period saw the creation of various types of blades. From bayonets to knife,
the quality was always of utmost importance. The data presented here will allow the
enthusiast to identify edge weapons from the Third Reich. A commonly asked question
is; How much is my collectible worth? A price guide is provided here to show the
present worth of the edge weapons.
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THE GERMAN SWORD
The Third Reich created a large number of swords for various military and paramilitary organizations.
Like in many other cultures, the swords are a symbol more than a fighting weapon. This section of
the website provides the visitor with information to identify swords and determine the sword's
value.
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