German Daggers Pricing Guide - MilitaryItems.com

German 2nd Model Luftwaffe Dagger -
The second pattern Luftwaffe dagger was introduced in 1937. Various officer ranks wore the dagger and there was no visible difference between them.

The biggest changes between the first model and the second model were the pommel and the hand guard. A detailed account of the construction of the dagger follows:

The blade was of type stiletto with the main features being a double edge and a flat plain in its center. The brand of the manufacturer would normally be placed on the blade. The example shown in this page has no manufacturer's markings. The grip was manufactured from celluloid and consisted of a grooved spiral design. A wire composed of three strands was placed in the groove. The wire was aluminum and silver in appearance. The grip was available in white, yellow or orange. If the buyer had the necessary finances, it was possible to purchase ivory grips. The various types of grips available were strictly a matter of purchaser preference and not a symbol of rank or status within the Luftwaffe. This dagger was produced by a very large number of manufacturers.

The information presented here enables the visitor to identify the 2nd model Luftwaffe dagger. A price guide is also provided. This helps answer the commonly asked question; What is my dagger worth?

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The sample shown here has a damaged handle. Paying close attention to the crack reveals a light color wood. This is correct. All 2nd model Luftwaffe daggers had a wooden insert inside the handle.

The wire wrapping remains intact. It is of silver color. The pommel is of round metal construction. It has a swastika in the front and the back.

This edge weapon is currently being reproduced. It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of edge weapons. Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of the item.

If you have an interest is seeing other edge weapons of the Third Reich, you can do so by going to our WWII German Edge Weapons identification guide. Where we cover blades from the Heer (Army), Navy (Kriegsmarine), Air Force (Luftwaffe) and other organizations.

PRICING GUIDE INFORMATION
The value for the German Daggers and other military antiques and collectibles is provided as a means to educate the collector community and individuals who have a general interest on the field. The following is an estimated value. Prices may vary in every state and every country. This service is provided courtesy of MilitaryItems.com . The source for military antiques and collectibles in the web.

Year	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015
Value	$300.00	$400.00	$450.00	$500.00	$500.00
Availability	Rare	Rare	Rare	Rare	Rare
Invest Grade	A	A	A	A	A

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