Miniature Dagger Guide

This is an identification guide for the different types of miniature daggers produced in Germany from 1933 until 1945. These miniature daggers are broken into 2 types, the 3/4 size and 1/2 size. Usually, the 1/2 size miniatures measure 8" or smaller. They are marked for Horster, Eickhorn, WKC, Wusthof, or other makers. The 3/4 size miniatures are usually over 9" long, except for the RAD Officer model which measures 8 1/4". They are marked for Alcoso or SMF. Both types can be found with no maker mark or with a distributor's mark. Unless otherwise noted, all photographs are of original authentic items of the period. This guide is for identification only. To correctly authenticate an item, it's size, weight, composition, and construction details must be examined. If anyone has questions or suggestions, please contact [email protected].

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3/4 Size Miniatures


Heer (Army) Dagger - Alcoso	2nd model Luftwaffe (Air Force) Dagger - Alcoso	Luftwaffe (Air Force) Sword - Alcoso
2nd model Kreigsmarine (Navy) Dagger - Alcoso	RAD Officer Dagger - Alcoso	Hunting Association Dagger - Alcoso (possible repro)
2nd model Luftwaffe (Air Force) Dagger - SMF	SS Dagger - RZM 807/36 (disputed)	Bayonet - unmarked

1/2 Size Miniatures


Heer (Army) Dagger - Horster	Heer (Army) Dagger - Wusthof	1st model Luftwaffe (Air Force) Dagger - Horster
1st model Luftwaffe (Air Force) Dagger - Eickhorn	2nd model Luftwaffe (Air Force) Dagger - Horster	2nd model Luftwaffe (Air Force) Dagger - Eickhorn
2nd model Kreigsmarine (Navy) Dagger - Eickhorn	2nd model Kreigsmarine (Navy) Dagger - no maker	Hunting Association Dagger - Horster