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The German Army [Heer]

    The German approach to the subject of military organization has always been one of extreme flexibility. Basic to German thought is that in view of the rapid progress of science as applied to war, organizational practice must remain flexible if it is to be in a position to take prompt advantage of new scientific developments. Thus, an outstanding characteristic of German military operations in World War II was a remarkable coordination of the three sister services composing the German Wehrmacht: The Army, Air Force and Navy. The value of a balanced combined armed force was vividly demonstratedly the early German campaigns, when aircraft, tanks, and infantry were successful ingredients of the Blitzkrieg. At the heart of this powerful Wehrmacht was the German Army. In mobilizing for WWII, the growth of the Army was spectacular, and the result was one of the finest military machines known to history.
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Army Officer Dagger w/Ivory Grip, Voos Pattern Double-Etched Blade, and Deluxe Hangers
No maker.
condition: Exc++
item number: 23075
price: $5,850.

Although unmarked, this dagger exhibits all the features associated with Voos produced double-etched blades: nickel plated highlights, frosted panels, and the distinctive Army style eagle etch with sharp 45-degree angled straight wing tips and oak leaf motifs beneath each wing.

Army Officer Dagger w/Dark Orange Grip & Voos Pattern Double-Etched Blade
No maker
condition: Exc+/Exc++
item number: 23313
price: $4,750.

Blade features all of the textbook characteristics associated with Voos produced double-etched blades; impressive etch motifs, contrasting frosted panels, Army style eagle with oak leaf sprig beneath each wing and heavy nickel-plating. The blade also features the two extra "dribbles" at the lower end of the etch as found on the "no maker" Voos produced blades.

Cased Uncleaned Army Officer Dagger w/Portepee & Metal Factory Control Tag
maker:
Carl Eickhorn, small stamped squirrel holding sword TM
condition: Exc++/Near MINT
item number: 24997
price: $3,440.

Although not personalized, this cased dagger ensemble was reputedly obtained in Germany from the family of Oakleaves recipient Feldwebel/Leutnant der Reserve Heinrich Boigk.

Uncleaned Army Officer Dagger w/Portepee & Hangers
No maker
condition: Exc++
item number: 23780
price: $1,995.

 

Army Officer Dagger by RARE Maker w/Deluxe Hangers
maker:
H. Kolping Solingen, beer stein with letters "HKS" in center within double oval TM
condition: Exc+
item number: 24261
price: $850.

As stated on page 254 of, The Sword and Knife Makers of Germany 1850 - 2000 Volume by Anthony Carter, "the Hans Kolping, Alpina - Werk firm produced some edged weapons during the Third Reich to include, Diver's Knives, Army Daggers and 1st Model Luftwaffe Daggers".

Army Officer Dagger w/Standard Hangers
maker:
Alcoso, ACS scales TM
condition:Exc+
item number: 24729
price: $695.

 

Uncleaned Army Officer Dagger w/portepee & Factory-Issued Tag
maker: WKC, knight's helmet TM
condition: Near MINT
item number: 22731
price: $995.

 

Uncleaned Army Officer Dagger w/Portepee & Deluxe Hangers
maker: Carl Eickhorn, etched squirrel holding sword TM
condition: Exc++
item number: 24462
price: $985.

Dagger is complete with an Exc. 42cm portepee showing wear/age primarily to cord on reverse of crossguard and deluxe hangers in Exc+ condition showing minor wear to fabric and age to heavy deluxe fittings. Nice Eickhorn combination.

Personalized Early Army Officer Dagger
maker: Carl Eickhorn, squirrel with serrated tail within small double oval TM
condition: Exc+
item number: 24323
price: $985.

 

Personalized Army Officer Dagger
maker: Crisply stamped Emil Voos, snake around tree trunk, Solingen 2-line TM
condition: Exc+/Exc++
item number: 24265
price: $985.

Upper, reverse scabbard is personalized with the name, "Bauer" in jeweler engraved, Gothic letters.

 

Personalized Army Officer Dagger w/Portepee
maker: Puma Solingen (Lauterjung & Sohn) puma head w/o diamond over Puma, Solingen TM
condition: Exc++
item number: 23925
price: $945.

Reverse crossguard is jeweler engraved, "'In Treue Fest' 1. IV. 1942 M" (Steadfast with Loyalty 01 April 1942 M.) in capital letters.

Uncleaned Army Officer Dagger w/Portepee & Hangers
maker: Puma, without diamond over Solingen TM
condition: Exc.
item number: 24724
price: $875.

This uncleaned dagger was recently obtained from the son of WWII Captain, Baalis X Grubbs, 63rd Infantry Division. A short history of the 63rd "Blood and Fire Division" in WWII, as well as color scan of the unit's distinctive shoulder patch, is included with the dagger.

Army Officer Dagger w/Portepee & Hangers
maker: Robt. Klaas, Solingen, stamped kissing cranes TM
condition: Exc+
item number: 24324
price: $845.

Army Officer Dagger w/Portepee & Hangers
maker: Carl Eickhorn, etched squirrel holding sword TM
condition: Exc++
item number: 23886
price: $845.

 

Uncleaned Army Officer Dagger w/Portepee
maker: Carl Eickhorn, etched squirrel holding sword TM
condition: Exc++/Near MINT
item number: 24050
price: $795.

 

Uncleaned Army Officer Dagger w/Dark Orange Grip & Portepee
maker: Carl Eickhorn, etched squirrel holding sword TM
condition: Exc++
item number: 24218
price: $795.

 

Uncleaned Army Officer Dagger w/Dark Orange Grip
maker: Carl Eickhorn, etched squirrel holding sword TM
condition: Exc++
item number: 24281
price: $785.

Nice Eickhorn produced Army dagger with uniform dark age patina.

 

Uncleaned Army Officer Dagger w/Portepee
maker: WKC, knight's helmet TM
condition: Exc+/Exc++
item number: 24376
price: $785.

Dagger is complete with an Exc+ 42cm portepee which has a repair to cord adjacent to the stem. This repair apparently caused the cord to be shortened and necessitated tying the portepee in a unique style around the lower portion of the grip.

 

Uncleaned Army Officer Dagger
maker: WKC, knight's helmet TM
condition: Exc++
item number: 24284
price: $785.

 

Uncleaned Personalized Army Officer Dagger
Maker: Carl Eickhorn, etched squirrel holding sword TM
Condition: Exc+/Exc++
Item number: 24551
Price: $695.

Reverse crossguard is jeweler engraved with the original owner's monogram, "RH" in capital letters.

Army Officer Dagger
Maker: Robt. Klaas, Solingen stamped kissing cranes TM
Condition: Exc+/Exc++
Item number: 24282
Price: $695.

 

Uncleaned Army Officer Dagger
Maker: F.W. Höller, thermometer inside double oval TM
Condition: Exc+/Exc++
Item number: 24422
Price: $675.

 

Uncleaned Army Officer Dagger
Maker: F.W. Höller, thermometer inside double oval TM
Condition: Exc+/Exc++
Item number: 23655
Price: $645.

 

Army Officer Dagger
No maker
Condition: Exc+
Item number: 22992
Price: $645.

 

Uncleaned Army Officer Dagger
 No maker
 condition: Exc+/Exc++
 item number: 23796
 price: $625.

Although unmarked, this dagger this dagger exhibits features associated with WKC produced Army daggers.

Army Officer Dagger w/Hangers
 maker: Carl Eickhorn, etched squirrel holding sword TM
 condition: Exc+
 item number: 23566
 price: $625.

 

Personalized Army Officer Dagger
 maker: Carl Eickhorn (etched squirrel holding sword) TM
 condition: Exc+
 item number: 17667
 price: $695.

This dagger was originally veteran acquired in the state of Texas and a copy of the WWII Army veteran's letter is enclosed with the dagger. Reverse of crossguard is jeweler-engraved with the initials "L" "M".
Uncleaned Army Officer Dagger
 maker: A. Schuttelhofer, Solingen (Asso, two horse heads) TM
 condition: Exc+
 item number: 19074
 price: $595.
Personalized Army Officer Dagger
 maker: No maker
 condition: Exc.
 item number: 9669
 price: $735.

This example features the initials "O.D." professionally engraved on the reverse crossguard.
 

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