{"product_id":"german-ww2-luftwaffe-2nd-pattern-dagger-with-portapee-and-hanger","title":"German WW2 Luftwaffe 2nd Pattern Dagger with Portapee and Hanger","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis complete \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGerman WWII Luftwaffe 2nd Pattern Dagger\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an attractive late-war example retaining its original sheath, hanger, and a striking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eyellow knot portapee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The dagger features intact aluminum fittings with correct pebbled surfaces, a detailed eagle pommel, and well-preserved orange grip plates. The blade is unmarked — a characteristic consistent with streamlined late-war production — and remains in strong overall condition. The ensemble presents as a visually cohesive and display-ready Luftwaffe edged weapon grouping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e2nd Pattern Luftwaffe dagger\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, introduced in 1937, was worn by officers and certain senior personnel as a symbol of authority and service. Late-war examples frequently lack maker marks due to wartime manufacturing adjustments, making unmarked blades entirely correct for the period. The presence of a yellow portapee is particularly intriguing; yellow is most commonly associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003esignals and communications branches\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, though in certain contexts it has also been linked to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003especialized or reconnaissance-related assignments\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Further research may help clarify the exact branch attribution of this example, and an informed collector may recognize added value in this potential branch connection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete Luftwaffe daggers with intact fittings, original accessories, and honest late-war characteristics are increasingly difficult to source. The addition of the distinctive yellow knot enhances both its visual impact and research interest. This piece offers collectors an opportunity not only to acquire a correct and attractive Luftwaffe officer dagger, but also a variant that invites deeper historical investigation — a compelling acquisition for advanced German edged weapon collections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eWhy Buy From Us?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e5-star rated store trusted by collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eFast, reliable shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eExpertly handled collectibles, always packed with care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eINTERNAL USE:\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectors Crossroads ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43633219010634,"sku":"WIW1739","price":1700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/8519\/2778\/files\/34550744.jpg?v=1779750138","url":"https:\/\/collectorscrossroads.com\/products\/german-ww2-luftwaffe-2nd-pattern-dagger-with-portapee-and-hanger","provider":"Collectors Crossroads ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}