Germany, Heer. A Heer Officer’s Dagger
(Heer Offizierdolch). Heer officer’s dagger measuring 400 mm in length when inserted into the scabbard, with a 255 mm-long nickel-plated magnetic metal stiletto-style blade. The blade presents plain, with both the tip and edges in a semi-sharpened condition. It is set securely into a silvered zink crossguard, the obverse of which consists of a stylized Wehrmacht-style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika. A magnetic metal band bearing raised oak leaves facilitates a transition into a ribbed golden-yellow celluloid handle, while the dagger completes with a silvered zink pommel, similarly surrounded with raised oak leaves. The dagger is accompanied by its period original scabbard, constructed of pebbled magnetic metal. The scabbard is surrounded by dual bands, with raised oak leaf designs, with loops for the accommodation of a dagger hanger. The throat of the scabbard is held together by a single visible rivet and retains a functional spring catch, securely holding the dagger in place during storage. Tarnishing is evident to the silver plated features, but the dagger is in an otherwise near extremely fine condition.

