Description

Third Reich Model 1935 Railway Dagger — Maker WKC Solingen.

The Model 1935 Railway Dagger, often referred to as the Bahnschutz Dagger, was a ceremonial sidearm carried by members of Germany’s railway protection service during the 1930s.
This example is attributed to WKC Solingen (Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie.), one of Solingen’s most respected blade manufacturers, renowned for exceptional craftsmanship and precision engineering.

Key Features

• Maker: WKC Solingen (Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie.)

• Model: 1935 Railway / Bahnschutz Dagger

• Overall Length: Approximately 37–40 cm

• Blade Length: Around 25–26 cm

• Blade: Polished steel with the WKC maker’s mark etched on the ricasso

• Scabbard: Metal scabbard, often plated or lacquered, featuring hanger mounts

Maker’s Mark

The WKC Solingen trademark — depicting a distinctive knight’s helmet — is one of the most recognisable marks from Germany’s historic blade-making city. This item has been authenticated by multiple expert Collectors / Antique Dealers.

Historical Context

The Model 1935 Railway Dagger was designed as a dress and status weapon, symbolising authority within the German railway services.
Although non-combat in nature, it represented the precision and craftsmanship of Solingen’s blade-making industry.
Today, it remains a significant artefact for collectors of 20th-century military and ceremonial edged weapons.

Ethical Notice

This dagger is a historical artefact from the era of the Third Reich. It is described here for educational and documentary purposes only. No political or ideological significance is attached to its sale or study