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Militaria: Arms & Armor - A Journey Through the Ages

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Presenting our next Militaria: Arms & Armor – A Journey Through the Ages auction! Featuring a wide array of authentic military collectibles spanning centuries! From medieval arms and armor to relics of World War I and II. Explore helmets, uniforms, daggers, medals, and much more! Whether you're a new bidder or a seasoned collector, discover museum-grade pieces backed by decades of expertise and provenance.
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Lot 791

Rare German WW2 Luftwaffe Officer's 1st Model Dagger - Alcosa-Marked with Full Rig

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$500

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This is an original and highly desirable German WW2 Luftwaffe Officer's First Model Dagger, complete with its original Moroccan leather-wrapped scabbard, aluminum chain, and belt hanger. Maker-marked by Alcosa, the dagger retains its bright, nickel-plated stiletto blade with "Alles fur Deutschland" motto cleanly visible. The cast aluminum crossguard features outstretched stylized wings flanking a gilt sunwheel swastika. The grip is wrapped in blue Moroccan leather with a multi-strand silver wire braid and pommel inlaid with matching swastika emblems.

The First Model Luftwaffe dagger was introduced in 1934 as an update to the DLV (Deutscher Luftsport Verband) officer's sidearm, worn by members of the secretive Fliegerschaft before the Luftwaffe's formal unveiling in 1935. These early daggers were symbols of prestige, awarded to commissioned officers and pilot-licensed personnel. While the design changed in 1937, the First Model remained an iconic representation of early Luftwaffe ambition and its roots in Germany's aviation resurgence under Goring's command.

This example shows only light handling wear, with some toning to the silver fittings and minor leather rub to the grip. 100% authentic, it was brought home by a U.S. serviceman and represents an incredibly fine and complete example of an early Luftwaffe dress weapon!

Condition

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Very Good/Fine – Shows light to moderate wear, may have minor imperfections. A very fine example of the collectible. May also be labelled as Collector Quality.

 

Condition assessed using Treasure Trove Auctions’ proprietary grading scale. While we strive for accuracy, all ratings are subjective and based on our best evaluation as determined by a dedicated team of researchers, from expert appraisers to knowledgeable historians and veteran collectors. Full grading details can be found on our Authentication page for reference. For a more in-depth condition report or additional images, please contact us and we will be more than happy to oblige.

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