The dagger was introduced in 1939 and formed part of the regulation uniform worn by the leadership personnel of the Deutsche Postschutz. This paramilitary service of the German Reich Postal Service (Deutsche Reichspost) was responsible for the protection of postal and telecommunications facilities. Intended for Postschutz leaders, the dagger was produced in relatively limited numbers and is today considered one of the rarer types of edged weapons from the Third Reich period.

This example was manufactured by Paul Weyersberg & Co. of Solingen. The firm was a German edged weapons manufacturer that produced a wide range of military and dress edged weapons, including bayonets, sabers, swords, and daggers. Paul Weyersberg products were supplied to various military, government, and Party organizations throughout Germany. Examples of the firm’s work are encountered from the Imperial German and Weimar Republic periods as well as the Third Reich era. Under the RZM system, the company was assigned the code M7/43, while the wartime manufacturer’s code crs was also used. The firm’s products are also commonly encountered with the maker’s marking “Paul Weyersberg & Co. Solingen.”

The exceptional Mint condition of this example makes it a remarkable rarity even among the relatively small number of surviving specimens. The blade retains its original factory polish with no traces of corrosion or scratches. The nickel-plated fittings show virtually no wear, while the grip and scabbard retain an exceptionally well-preserved, near-pristine appearance. The absence of signs of use, improper storage, or restoration places this dagger among the highest levels of preservation encountered in German edged weapons manufactured before 1945, giving it exceptional collector appeal.