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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 First Model Luftwaffe Dagger -
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 Second Model Luftwaffe Dagger -
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 200 manufacturers were known to produce the
dagger. The enthusiast will be able to identify the SA dagger with the information
displayed here. A dagger price guide is also included to illustrate the present
market value.
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The SS Dagger - represents one of the most sought after blades to collect. This is due
to the fact that the daggers were issued to members of an elite fidghting force.
During its life span, over 20 manufacturers were known to produce the
dagger. The enthusiast will be able to identify the 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 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 RAD was an organization created during the Third Reich for the purpose of
preparing young adult for service in the military while performing civil works
such as building roads, trails and other community projects. The RAD had two
primary types of daggers. Both are discussed in this section. 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 National Socialist Motor Corps (German: Nationalsozialistisches Kraftfahrkorps, NSKK), also known as the National
Socialist Drivers Corps, was a paramilitary organization of the Nazi Party that existed from 1931 to 1945. The group
was a successor organization to the older National Socialist Automobile Corps, which had existed since the beginning
of 1930.
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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 NSKK, RLB and others were issued daggers as part of their dress uniform. The RLB
This was the National Air Defense League. Enacted on April 29th 1933. Its mission was
to develop civil defense forces among the population.
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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 NSKK, 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 (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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Miliatry forces throughout the world have developed fighting knives. These are
effective weapons in hand to hand combat. the Germans during WWII employed a
fighting knife with roots in WWI. They developed different versions of the
knife but the changes were primarily on the handle. The basic design remained
intact. 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 fighting knife worth? A price guide is provided here to show the
present worth of the edge weapons.
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German organizations are well known for their propencity to use edge weapons as a symbol.
of status. one method used to express This custom was via the use of the dress or
parade bayonet. These blades were baiscally the same or very close to the combat
counterparts but were chromes and highly adorned.
The WWII period saw the creation of various types of parade blades. Organizations such
as the Army, police and fire departments produced high quality dress bayonets.
The data presented here will allow the enthusiast to identify edge weapons from the Third
Reich. A commonly asked question is; What is the value of my bayonet? A price guide is
provided here to show the present worth of the edge weapons.
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| POLICE/FIRE DRESS BAYONETS |
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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 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. Some of the swords
had very elaborate designs which included Lion and Panther heads for pommels. Companies such as Eickhorn
developed series of limited edition swords. This section of
the website provides the visitor with information to identify swords and determine the sword's
value.
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