A very intricate and detailed dagger for any occasion. The open golden crown pommel is interesting in that the crosses are of two types; one a cast type that the small ring circumference protrudes from the background and the other a chased pattern that is recessed in the perimeter design, as if punched. This design is not unique, as it has been observed in both Aero and Kraftfahr Korps daggers of the pre-war period. The handle is followed by a beautiful ivory color wrapped with wire. The design of the cross guard and scabbard is all golden and it looks like it was beat down with a hammer which gives it a rough look. The scabbard is gold color aluminum and includes two silver ring. The blade is stainless steel with a satin finish and a ridge line running down the middle. Overall Length: 19”
More About The Naval Air Service Imperial Officer Dagger:
This dagger can be found popular during WW II period. It was first published by Hermann Maurer as a Naval Air Service Officer Dagger in the `Kaiserzeit” magazine in the late 1970’s.It was later published by one of the co-authors in 1988 as an Aero Corps dagger in the reference Collecting the Edged Weapons of Imperial Germany by Thomas Johnson and Tom Wittmann. Only now, after more than 30 years of continuing research, we are understanding that this dagger belonged to a member of civil trained Navy pilots. The dagger continued to be worn during the war period when opportunities for dress uniforms presented themselves. The private purchase and wear of this unique dagger closely follows the manner of wear of the Automobile Corps dagger. Now you can own this piece of history in your home.
