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Original German naval officer's dagger Kriegsmarine model 1938 coming complete with its matching scabbard and original dress knot. The slender, double-edged blade with dual symmetrical fullers is crafted from polished steel and embellished with sharp double-sided acid etching depicting fouled anchors and floral scrollwork ornaments. Stamped clearly onto the ricasso is the authentic manufacturer's logo showing a puma head inside a diamond with the inscription PUMA. The brass crossguard features a fully functional scabbard release push-button alongside decorative, ribbed terminal ends on both arms. The ivory-colored stylized grip has regular grooves wrapped with intact ornamental brass wire binding, and the entire assembly is topped with an eagle pommel clutching a wreathed emblem. An original, correctly tied officer's silver bullion portepee remains safely secured around the guard and hilt. The brass scabbard features an ornate lightning bolt pattern design with two suspension bands and functional carrying rings. The brass elements and scabbard surface exhibit a natural, delicate golden age patina, confirming the historical age and overall integrity of this setup.
Historical context:
Kriegsmarine model 1938 officer's daggers were a standard component of the dress uniform worn by officers and midshipmen of the German Navy during World War II. The introduction of the eagle-pattern pommel replaced the earlier classical ball-top versions. The PUMA firm (Puma-Werk Lauterjung & Sohn) based in Solingen belonged to the absolute elite of German edged weapon manufacturers, famous for their superior steel quality and meticulous attention devoted to artistic blade etchings. Complete examples preserved with their original portepee and highly desirable scabbard patterns represent top-tier collector pieces on the global militaria market.