Original NPEA Graduation Student Dagger, Model 1935 (M1935), issued to students or course participants of the National Political Educational Institutions (NPEA). The blade bears the marking “Karl Burgsmüller, Berlin”, which is to be understood as a distribution / trade marking and not as the manufacturer.
Brown wooden grip in the characteristic style of NPEA student daggers. The upper and lower crossguards are made of nickel-silver. The lower crossguard is stamped “SP 154”. As identical markings are known on several original examples, this stamp does not represent an individual membership or student number, but an internal organizational marking.
Polished blade with the typical NPEA motto on the obverse: “Mehr sein als scheinen” (“Be more than you appear”), cleanly and deeply etched. The reverse bears the distribution mark “Karl Burgsmüller, Berlin”. The blade shoulders fit precisely into the lower crossguard – an important indicator of correct, original assembly.
Steel scabbard retaining its original factory finish. The surface shows no dents or damage. On the front is the original retaining hook for the belt hanger, as typical for NPEA student daggers.