Kriegsmarine P. D. Lüneschloss-made 2nd model Officer’s Dagger

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SKU: 21.GOR.04.01.06.001.000

Estimated market value:

$750 USD

  • Kriegsmarine P. D. Lüneschloss-made 2nd model Officer’s Dagger Obverse
  • Kriegsmarine P. D. Lüneschloss-made 2nd model Officer’s Dagger Obverse with Scabbard
  • Kriegsmarine P. D. Lüneschloss-made 2nd model Officer’s Dagger Obverse in Scabbard
  • Kriegsmarine P. D. Lüneschloss-made 2nd model Officer’s Dagger Reverse
  • Kriegsmarine P. D. Lüneschloss-made 2nd model Officer’s Dagger Pommel Detail
  • Kriegsmarine P. D. Lüneschloss-made 2nd model Officer’s Dagger Blade Tip Detail
  • Kriegsmarine P. D. Lüneschloss-made 2nd model Officer’s Dagger Maker Mark
  • Kriegsmarine P. D. Lüneschloss-made 2nd model Officer’s Dagger Scabbard Throat Detail

Estimated market value:

$750 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Makers
    P. D. Lüneschloss, Solingen
  • Composition
    Nickel-Plated Steel/Celluloid/Brass/Felt
  • Size
    Dagger in Scabbard: 420mm; Dagger: 385mm; Scabbard: 285mm; Blade: 250mm

Physical Description and Item Details


A Kriegsmarine Officer's Dagger by P.D. Luneschloss, Solingen; Measuring 418 mm, with the scabbard on, this dagger features a 252 mm nickel-plated steel blade, with unsharpened edges, remaining bright and crisp, with a very sharp tip. The blade's reverse ricasso is maker marked P.D. Luneschloss, Solingen with the company's cap and dagger insignia, double-edged diamond cross section with twin fullers in the centre on both sides. There are faint scratches overall, common to extraction and return to the scabbard, with scattered surface wear, exhibiting a natural shine, the blade better than very fine. The red felt blade washer shows slight wear but remains intact. The fittings are brass, bearing an anchor on both sides of the crossguard, with a blade release button. The pumpkin-coloured celluloid grip has faded slightly with time, its original colour evident at the pommel end under the portepee cord. It is smooth, lightly contacted, complemented by seven rows of tightly wrapped twisted brass wire, without interruption in the wire. The pommel exhibits a nice-detailed Naval eagle standing upon a wreathed swastika, with light surface wear and oxidation evident. The dagger is completed by, with an aluminum bullion portepee with knot and sliding adjustment, the cord tied in the appropriate fashion, exhibiting very light wear and without fabric interruption, the dagger measuring 383 mm in length overall. The ornately-designed scabbard exhibits light contact overall, with one dent on the body on the obverse near the finial, the throat held firmly in place by two screws, the two bands displaying the traditional oak leaf design with thick dagger hanger rings, the scabbard measuring 283 mm in length overall.

History


The headgear, uniforms, and insignia worn by members of the Kriegsmarine were based upon the designs utilized by the Kaiserliche Marine (Imperial Navy) and the Reichsmarine of the Weimar Republic. The official regulations governing the uniforms of the Reichsmarine were issued on April 5, 1921, and they were embraced, with a few alterations, as the Kriegsmarine uniforms in 1935.

The general design of the Officer’s dagger used during the times of the Kaiserliche Marine and the Reichsmarine was employed in the manufacture of the daggers issued to members of the Kriegsmarine.

There were two main models of the Kriegsmarine Officer’s dagger and they are composed of several main elements, including the portepee, the scabbard, the locking mechanism, the dagger hangers, the pommel, the hilt, the wire wrapping, the crossguard, the blade, and the manufacturer mark.

Each model may or may not feature a portepee. The portepee, when present, is composed of aluminum bullion wire, and it should be tied in a “V” weave around the crossguard and hilt.

Both models of the Kriegsmarine Officer’s dagger are accompanied by a scabbard. The scabbard may feature a lightning bolt design with additional geometrics and linear designs, or a plain hammered “dimpled” design. Every scabbard has two bands, one at the top of the scabbard neck and the other almost at the middle of the scabbard. There is a suspension ring attached to each band to facilitate the attachment of dagger hangers.

The locking mechanism is featured on the reverse of the crossguard and is generally of a loaded locking button.

The dagger hangers are made from satin straps, gold-coloured lion mask buckles, and snap clips. Their basic design was unaltered between the two Kriegsmarine dagger models. However, a version of the dagger hangers was introduced after 1938 for wear by Administrative Officials, with the equivalent rank of Officer, with silver-coloured fittings. These silver-coloured buckles and clips may be composed of either silver or aluminum.

The 1st model of the Kriegsmarine Officer’s dagger is also known as the Reich Naval Dirk Model 1929, and they were issued from 1929-1938. These 1st model daggers have a “flaming ball” shaped pommel. The hilt is composed of white plastic (celluloid) in a spiral pattern with a gold-coloured brass wire placed in the swirl indents. The crossguard is composed of gold-coloured brass as well, and the obverse rectangle section of the crossguard has a fouled anchor; the reverse rectangle may or may not have a fouled anchor. The dagger’s blade is composed of steel and manufactured in a double-edged stiletto style, and there are no etchings on the blade surfaces. The dagger blade may be plated with nickel or silver.

The 2nd model of the Kriegsmarine Officer’s dagger was issued on January 28, 1938. The pommel of the 2nd model daggers is a Wehrmacht eagle with folded wings holding a swastika encircled by a wreath in its claws and with a left facing head. The hilt and the crossguard of the 2nd model utilize the same designs featured on 1st model daggers. In rare instances, the hilt of the dagger may be composed of ivory. The style of blade is identical between the 1st and 2nd model daggers.

The manufacturer mark is generally located at the top of the reverse blade below the crossguard.

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