WWII German Luftwaffe Officer Dagger Knife Greatcoat Uniform Military Photo WW2

Original WWII German Luftwaffe photograph featuring a German Air Force officer standing outdoors wearing a distinctive double-breasted officer’s greatcoat, peaked visor cap, and gloves while holding a ceremonial Luftwaffe officer’s dagger.

This excellent full-length military portrait provides a detailed view of the officer’s formal uniform and ceremonial sidearm.

Photograph Highlights:

• Luftwaffe Officer: German Air Force officer posing for a full-length portrait in uniform.
• Luftwaffe Officer’s Dagger: Clearly visible ceremonial dagger with light-colored grip, dark scabbard, and hanging portepee.
• Double-Breasted Greatcoat: The officer wears a long military overcoat featuring two rows of prominent buttons, wide lapels, and shoulder boards.
• Luftwaffe Visor Cap: Peaked service cap displaying the Luftwaffe eagle above the national cockade and decorative cap wreath.
• Officer’s Insignia: Shoulder boards are visible on the greatcoat, although the precise rank cannot be determined from the photograph.
• Military Dress Accessories: The officer wears dark gloves and holds his ceremonial dagger at his side.
• Outdoor Setting: Photographed on a landscaped walkway surrounded by neatly maintained hedges, stone borders, trees, and steps.

Historical Background:

The German Luftwaffe was officially established in 1935 and developed its own distinctive uniforms, insignia, and ceremonial equipment.

Luftwaffe officers wore several styles of service dress, including the characteristic double-breasted greatcoat, which provided protection against cold weather while maintaining a formal military appearance.

One of the most recognizable accessories associated with Luftwaffe officers was the ceremonial dress dagger.

The First Model Luftwaffe Dagger was introduced in 1934, followed by the Second Model in 1937. These daggers were worn with prescribed military uniforms during formal occasions, inspections, parades, and ceremonies.

The dagger visible in this photograph features a light-colored grip and hanging decorative knot, commonly known as a portepee.

The combination of the officer’s greatcoat, peaked visor cap, and ceremonial dagger makes this an interesting period photograph for collectors studying Luftwaffe uniforms and edged weapons.

Condition:

Original vintage black-and-white photographic print with white borders.

Good overall condition with light age-related wear and some softness in the original photographic image.

The reverse features printed postcard-style address dividing lines and is unused, with no visible handwriting or postal markings.

See photographs for exact condition and ruler for size comparison.

An excellent original WWII German military portrait featuring a Luftwaffe officer wearing his distinctive double-breasted greatcoat and holding a ceremonial dress dagger.

An interesting addition to a collection of German military photography, Luftwaffe uniforms, officer daggers, and WWII aviation militaria.

Historical collectible offered for collecting, preservation, and educational purposes.

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