There are numerous variations of WWII German Heer (Army) Daggers, but most daggers will have a similar general appearance.   Handles can be a variety of colors and were purchased by the owner by preference.  They can range from white to yellow to different shades of orange.  High-end private purchase daggers could even have ivory grips.  Blades could be etched or engraved and in high-end examples could have Damascus blades.

There are two different types of WWII German Luftwaffe (Air Force) Daggers.  The first pattern dagger is longer than the later model and has a leather covered scabbard and grip and a chain hanger system. The second patter Luftwaffe Dagger will be shorter with a silver finish scabbard and a handle more similar to the German Army Dagger grip. 

There are two different types of WWII German Kriegsmarine (Navy) Daggers.  The easies way to spot a first pattern dagger is the 'pebbled' like finish of the scabbard.  The second patter Kriegsmarine Dagger will have a smooth finish scabbard with lightning bolts 'engraved' on it.. 

WWII German SS, SA and NSKK Daggers all are similar in appearance.  All will have wide blades with mottos, and all will have wooden handles.  A quick way to identify the differences is SS Daggers have black handles and scabbards, SA daggers have brown handles and scabbards, and NSKK daggers have brown handles with black scabbards.

The final section will include more daggers such as RAD Hewers and Hitler Youth Knives, Various Swords, Boot knives, Bayonets and Gravity Knives.  As time and space permits, we will continue to add to this section, so please check back often. 

If you have a dagger you can not identify, please email us a picture or two and we will try to help you.  (please keep all pictures less than 1MB each)
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