After World War I, the German army was limited by the victorious countries to 100,000 officers and soldiers.
Such numbers were considered sufficient for the defense of their territories, but not large enough for German expansion into foreign domains. When Hitler came to power, he was quick enough to predispose an ally like the German Army to him.
As the army desired the same power and strength as before World War I Hitler began its expansion. Thus gaining confidence that the rest of Europe would not oppose his actions in violation of World War I treaties.
During World War II, Hitler assumed complete control of the German army, personally commanding over many divisions and his chosen generals. Still distrustful of his generals, he made blunders even when removed from the front lines.
Let’s go! Follow me! “An infantry squad shows the way, August 1939.
The German approach to the question of military organization has always been extremely flexible.
The basis of German thought is that b promptly utilize new scientific developments in military operations.
Thus, the outstanding characteristic of German military operations in World War II was the remarkable coordination of the three services that made up the German Wehrmacht: infantry, aviation, and navy.
The value of balanced combined armed forces was amply demonstrated by the early German campaigns, when airplanes, tanks, and infantry were successful components of a blitzkrieg.
At the heart of this powerful Wehrmacht was the German Army.
In mobilization for World War II, the army’s growth was impressive, and the result was one of the finest war machines known to history.
Hitler talks with General Goering and Field Marshal von Blomberg at the Führer’s birthday parade in 1936.
Information about the Third Reich Army infantry dirk (Heer).
The Army Infantry Dirk was designed by Paul Kasburg and was authorized in 1935 to be carried in place of the Army saber or bayonet.
The handle was white, yellow or orange in color and had a carved groove running clockwise down the handle. Handles were also available in ivory as well as other materials for an additional cost.One option was an amber glass handle, which is twice as heavy as real amber. Early handles were found made of hard plastic, and by 1939 the handles changed to a plaster and wood base with a plastic coating.
The earliest crosses and tips were made of brass with a thick silver plating. Later produced metal fittings ranged from nickel base to silver plated alloy.The last daggers made had a dull gray oxide tint. It should be noted that the early daggers were finished with a dark polish in a reassessment of detail that was meant to make the dagger look like an antique. On the front of the crossguard was an eagle with wings wide open holding an oak wreath in its talons. In the center of the wreath was a swastika. The head of the hilt was decorated with oak leaves rising vertically from the hilt to the top of the head. The head was screwed to the stem of the blade to secure the hilt, crossguard and blade. Early daggers had a clear varnish applied over the hardware.
The blade ranged in length from 25.5 to 26.5 cm and did not have a motto or engraving as standard. Many blades were polished, some makers used nickel plating, which is now highly prized by modern collectors. Etching as well as engraved, Damascus or simply markings on the blade were available at an additional cost. It is rare to find altered blades with a trademark as this required an additional cost to the buyer.
Early Army dirks had brass scabbards, which were replaced by steel scabbards after 1936. The scabbard was originally made on a silver plated brass base with a nickel plating and later produced with a gray oxide finish. The scabbard had two sheaths with oak leaf pattern rings on which the pendant hung. The early scabbards had a clear lacquer over finish.
It came with a fabric pendant. The front had two silver bands attached to a gray corduroy backing. The material of the fittings ranged from silver plated brass to natural aluminum finishes. The pendant had oval buckles with an oak leaf pattern. The fittings on some pendants may have gold trim, which may have been for a general’s rank.
Офицерский именной армейский кортик с клинком из дамасской стали.В комплекте с подвесом. Очень редкий и дорогой предмет.
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Army dirk, 1935 Third Reich.
After World War I, the German army was limited by the victorious countries to 100,000 officers and soldiers.
Such numbers were considered sufficient for the defense of their territories, but not large enough for German expansion into foreign domains. When Hitler came to power, he was quick enough to predispose an ally like the German Army to him.
As the army desired the same power and strength as before World War I Hitler began its expansion. Thus gaining confidence that the rest of Europe would not oppose his actions in violation of World War I treaties.
During World War II, Hitler assumed complete control of the German army, personally commanding over many divisions and his chosen generals. Still distrustful of his generals, he made blunders even when removed from the front lines.
The German approach to the question of military organization has always been extremely flexible.
The basis of German thought is that b promptly utilize new scientific developments in military operations.
Thus, the outstanding characteristic of German military operations in World War II was the remarkable coordination of the three services that made up the German Wehrmacht: infantry, aviation, and navy.
The value of balanced combined armed forces was amply demonstrated by the early German campaigns, when airplanes, tanks, and infantry were successful components of a blitzkrieg.
At the heart of this powerful Wehrmacht was the German Army.
In mobilization for World War II, the army’s growth was impressive, and the result was one of the finest war machines known to history.
Information about the Third Reich Army infantry dirk (Heer).
The Army Infantry Dirk was designed by Paul Kasburg and was authorized in 1935 to be carried in place of the Army saber or bayonet.
The handle was white, yellow or orange in color and had a carved groove running clockwise down the handle. Handles were also available in ivory as well as other materials for an additional cost.One option was an amber glass handle, which is twice as heavy as real amber. Early handles were found made of hard plastic, and by 1939 the handles changed to a plaster and wood base with a plastic coating.
The earliest crosses and tips were made of brass with a thick silver plating. Later produced metal fittings ranged from nickel base to silver plated alloy.The last daggers made had a dull gray oxide tint. It should be noted that the early daggers were finished with a dark polish in a reassessment of detail that was meant to make the dagger look like an antique. On the front of the crossguard was an eagle with wings wide open holding an oak wreath in its talons. In the center of the wreath was a swastika. The head of the hilt was decorated with oak leaves rising vertically from the hilt to the top of the head. The head was screwed to the stem of the blade to secure the hilt, crossguard and blade. Early daggers had a clear varnish applied over the hardware.
The blade ranged in length from 25.5 to 26.5 cm and did not have a motto or engraving as standard. Many blades were polished, some makers used nickel plating, which is now highly prized by modern collectors. Etching as well as engraved, Damascus or simply markings on the blade were available at an additional cost. It is rare to find altered blades with a trademark as this required an additional cost to the buyer.
Early Army dirks had brass scabbards, which were replaced by steel scabbards after 1936. The scabbard was originally made on a silver plated brass base with a nickel plating and later produced with a gray oxide finish. The scabbard had two sheaths with oak leaf pattern rings on which the pendant hung. The early scabbards had a clear lacquer over finish.
It came with a fabric pendant. The front had two silver bands attached to a gray corduroy backing. The material of the fittings ranged from silver plated brass to natural aluminum finishes. The pendant had oval buckles with an oak leaf pattern. The fittings on some pendants may have gold trim, which may have been for a general’s rank.
A 42-43 cm silver templar was tied to the hilt of the dirk to complete the equipment. A gold templar variant was very rare.
The Third Reich army infantry dirk ceased production in May 1943, possibly earlier. It is possible to find a variant with gold trim, possibly for a general. This is a very rare and expensive variant. The gold trim has a dull gold appearance.
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