This type of dagger was introduced in 1937 for Luftwaffe officers. They were carried on dress occasions and occasionally with service dress uniform.
The donor collected this dagger in Germany during the immediate post-war period. He served the U.S. Third Army G-2 Intelligence branch from late June 1944 until the late summer of 1945.
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin
Germany
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Weapon
Physical Description
Silver plated ceremonial dagger; grip, yellow imitataion ivory; swastika on pommel; Luftwaffe eagle on cross guard; silver bullion knot tied to guard; steel scabbard. Hanger straps are velvet backed.
Dimensions
Overall: 3 3/8in. (8.5cm)
Other: 15 3/8 x 3 3/8in. (39 x 8.5cm)
Dagger (Approximate): 15 in. long x 7.5 in. wide (with tassel) x 1.25 in. high
Scabbard (Approximate): 11.75 in. long x 1.25 in. wide x 0.5 in. high x 13 in. long (clip length)
Materials
OVERALL - STEEL
Inventory Number
A19751370000
Credit Line
Donated by Eric M. Lipman
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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