DAGGERS FOR SALE

 
 
Late SA Dagger by Gustav Spitzer
 
Very nice blade with crossgraining to the tip on both sides. Nice dark etching to the motto and RZM maker mark (RZM 7/80).
 
The grip is a medium brown example with no cracks.There is a very minor flake to the surface on the reverse near the bottom crossguard and a scratch near the upper crossguard on the reverse, not bad at all but mentioned accuracy. The eagle and roundel are well set with no issues.
 
The crossguards are nickel silver plated and have stood up well with just minor wear.
 
The scabbard is in excllent shape with no dents and one very minor scratch on the front centre. The fittings are all fine and all screws present.
 
This piece comes with a short leather hanger in fine shape stamped RZM 5/25.
 
A very nice late war SA dagger rated Exc ++.
 
Price £410
 
 
 
DAGGERS SOLD
 
 
 
 
 
Army (Heer) Dagger by Alcosa
 
Just in is this very nice Army dagger by Alcosa, Soingen.
 
The blade is an absolute beauty !! Crossgrain all the way on both sides and virtually no wear. The maker mark is the Alcosa with an ‘a’ at the end instead of Alcoso and has the ACS in the scales . The tip is needle sharp. Fantastic blade !
 
The grip is a cream celluloid over plaster core seen on later pieces and is fine shape with no chips or cracks.
 
The fittings are typical Alcosa and is the 3rd example crossguard used by the firm. The pommel has the typical Alcosa ‘cone’ shape. Both are in great condition with little wear and a great even patina.
 
The scabbard is also very nice with no dents and has the throat held with a single centre screw.
 
A very nice Army dagger and as nice as you will find, rated Exc +++
 
 
 

Early SS EM33 by Boker

 
This is just in and is a nice early SS by the quality maker Boker.
 
The blade remains full length and bright and has had a clean at some point. This has led to the high point of the motto being faded as has part of the Boker maker mark on the reverse. The motto appears blotchy which looks like remains of the dark burnish on the letters remaining in some parts and not in others. Still remains a decent blade though with just some scratching which looks worse in the pictures. The tang has the marking usually seen which is a vertical line with arrow at each end.
 
The grip is really nice. All complete with no chips and the crossguard to grip fit is superb as we expect from this firm. If you very closely there are a couple of hairlines running from the bottom crossguard on the obverse and one from the top crossguard on the reverse. These are mentioned for accuracy and really are minor. The eagle and SS runes are in great shape.
 
The crossguards are the usual solid nickel silver and are fine with no issues. The lower fitting is stamped with the Roman Numeral 'I' on the reverse. They are internally marked 'H' which was one of the makers used by Boker.
 
The scabbard is in great shape and appears to have the period repaint which we sometimes see on these early pieces. The paint is excellent and remains about 98% with a little of the shine gone on the reverse near the lower fitting which I would suggest is from period wear (just the shine gone not the paint). The fittings are solid nickel silver and are again in great shape with just a small hit to the ball. 
 
This piece comes complete with a short black hanger which has some age but not bad at all.
 
A very nice early SS EM33 at an attractive price.
 
 
 
DLV by Paul Weyersberg
 
The blade is full length with a nice tip. The obverse has had some cleaning with some freckling but remains bright .The reverse is in excellent shape and has the maker mark by Weyersberg clearly etched.
The grip is the typical Blue Moroccan Leather which is all in tact.
The crossguard and pommel are the correct early solid nickel silver in great shape with some evidence of the original silver lacquer remaining.
The crossguard is again very nice with about 99% of the Blue leather remaining and just a small nick on one edge. There are some minor indents in the the leather but not bad at all. The fittings are again solid nickel silver with again some of the original lacquer showing. All screws present and the throat has the DLV acceptance mark stamped.
This piece is completed with the short brown leather hanger and clip, all in great shape.
A nice early DLV that are hard getting harder to find, Rated Exc.
 

 
SA Dagger by C.G. Haenel , Suhl
 
I have a lot of affinity towards this SA maker as it was the very first Third Reich Dagger I ever bought . It had a very rusty blade but I liked it.
Luckily this one is in very nice condition.
 
The blade remains nice and bright with just runner marks and shows little age. The motto and maker mark retain a mid grey etch and look great.
 
Anyone who knows about SA daggers will be aware that the Suhl makers were renowned for their stunning grips. This one is no exception. It shows a lovely grain and has no cracks or chips. It is amazing how this company got their grip to crossguards fit to be so good. The eagle and SA runes are perfectly set.
 
The crossguards are the correct nickel silver variety and have no issues . The bottom fitting has the Gau mark ‘Sa’.
 
The scabbard remains in decent shape with virtually all the anodising and about 80% of the lacquer. There are some very small rust spots near the edge on the obverse but not bad at all and mentioned for accuracy. The nickel silver fittings are in great shape with the ball having a minor dent.
 
A very nice early SA from a desireable maker Rated Exc ++.
 
 
SA Dagger and hanger by Edward Wusthoff
 
Stunning blade with full crossgrain and needle point tip. Marked on the reverse RZM7/ 19 1938.
 
Perfect medium brown grip with no chips or cracks and superbly set eagle and SA roundel.
 
Fittings are the correct nickel silver plated with no loss or flaking.
 
Scabbard is a stunner with all original paint and no dents. Fittings are again plated and have no issues , very minor impression to the ball.
 
This comes with a short leather hanger showing medium wear .
 
Probably the nicest SA dagger in terms of condition I have ever owned.
 
Rated Near Mint.
 
 
  
 
RAD Hewer by Carl Eickhorn
 
This is a good honest unmessed with piece and is a RAD Hewer by Carl Eickhorn.
 
The blade is in great shape with little wear and has the middle maker mark used by Eickhorn. Both the motto 'Arbeit Adelt' and maker mark still retain quite a dark etch and look great.
 
The grips are in fantastic shape and are the usual stag horn with a nice contrast of dark and light areas. There are no chips or cracks.
 
The crossguard and pommel have no issues and the area above the crossguard is stamped 'BR 574'.
 
The scabbard shell is also fine and has no dents and the black paint remains at about 98%. The scabbard fittings are the plated type and show just small areas of wear. The scabbard throat is again stamped matching the number on the hilt. All screws remain and there is one very minor tap to the bottom fitting.
 
Overall a great RAD Hewer rated EXC+.
 
 
 
 
  
 
Government Officials Dagger by Carl Eickhorn
 
This has to be one of the finest daggers I have sold to date. It is a Government Officials Dagger by a rare maker (for these daggers) Carl Eickhorn. The majority of these daggers are produced by Alcoso.
 
This dagger is from a collector who managed to buy it about 4 years ago from the family of the Vet who brought it back from the war. It was taken from a high ranking official in 1945. It took about a year for the seller to clinch the deal and luckily for us he managed it.
 
The blade remains in nice shape and exhibits crossgraining on both sides. There are some very minor dark spots here and there mainly around the maker mark , but they are not bad at all. The maker mark is nice and crisp and has a dark etch. The tip is needle sharp and perfect.
 
The hilt is superb! The grip is mother of pearl over a wooden core. They are in superb shape and look stunning. The eagle head pommel is very nice indeed and being the early Eickhorn variety is all quality with no bubbling or flaking. The hilt is secured to the blade with a small flush nut having 2 holes that is removed using a special tool. There is a small scratch on nut but not bad.
 
The crossguard has the eagle looking to the left (as you look at it) indicating it is a Government Official as opposed to a Diplomat which has the eagle looking to the right. It is all in solid nickel silver and has nice detail.
 
The scabbard compliments the dagger very well and is pretty much mint! There is not a mark on it. The scabbard bands are the correct oak leaf design and display excellent detail. The thick throat (typically Eickhorn) is retained by 2 side screws which are both present.
 
As most of you may know these GO daggers are internally numbered on the various parts. The previous owner on 1 occasion dismantled the dagger and photographed the insides showing the number '33' on the internal parts. I can send a copy of these photos if required.
 
This is an absolutely stunning piece and would take top spot in most collections.
One for the advanced collector, rated Exc +++.
 
 
 
  
 
Complete 2nd Pattern Naval Dagger rig by E & F Horster
 
Just in is this very nice 2nd pattern Naval Dagger by E&F Horster complete with portapee , hangers and belt.
 
The blade on the dagger is very nice indeed with a medium to dark etch and is the Fouled Anchor design. The Horster maker mark is the stamped variety within 2 ovals. The tip is needle sharp and the original leather washer is present.
 
The grip is the usual cream celluloid over wood core and is a beauty with no chips or cracks and nice double twisted wire.
 
The crossguard and pommel are the correct Horster type and are in stunning condition. Whats nice is that the hilt parts are all serial numbered and they all match.
 
The scabbard also remains in great shape with just one very minor impression on the reverse but its not bad. The rest is fine and both throat screws remain in great shape.
 
This dagger comes with an original portapee which is a bit tatty but remains in tact.
 
This dagger also comes with an original set of aluminium based brass guilt hangers that are in decent shape with just very minor fraying above one of the buckles and some behind one of the buckles. The black felt on the rear is in great shape and the regain chain is all complete. One of the clips has lost its spring but again all complete and all the guilt  is nice.
 
This dagger also comes with an original cotton belt complete with leather fittings and D ring loops where the hangers were attached.
 
Very nice complete rig this at a great price, rated EXC ++.
 
 

  

 

Red Cross Leader Rig

Nice blade with minor marks, no sharpening and tip is fine. It is the typical plain blade with no maker marks is as the case on these daggers.

The grip is perfect with no issues,and is a nice lemon colour.

Crossguard and pommel are very nice with all plating.

Scabbard is nice with virtualy all plating left and a very , very minor ding on the drag.

The hangers are in great shape with leather tops created by a great restorer from the States. They are the original hangers with just the tops replaced.

Complete with a mint portapee tied in the correct manner.

A very nice Red Cross Leaders Rig at a great price .Rated Exc ++.

  
 
Hitler Youth Knife by Emil Voos
 
Full blade with little sharpening that has the Blut Und Ehre motto although it is feint . Nice clear maker mark.
Nice grips with diamond showing some staining but all complete .
Crossguard and pommel retain most of the plating with just wear under the snap fastener (early steel base).
Scabbard retains 95% of the paint and no dents. Leather and fastener in nice shape.
Rated Exc ++
 
 
 
 

  

Teno Leaders Dagger by Eickhorn
 
Just in is this nice Teno Leaders dagger by the only company that made them , Carl Eickhorn. As you may be aware these daggers are about as rare as they come and not the sort of thing that becomes available very often.
 
The blade has some scratches and cleaning to it but remains bright with no rust or pitting. The maker mark and Teno mark (eagle clutching the Teno symbol) remain dark and crisp. The serial number on the blade and scabbard are matching although the number 3263 is feint on the blade. It is etched on the obverse of the blade underneath the swastica on the crossguard.The original leather buffer washer is present and in tact.
 
The grip is superb with no chips or cracks. It is the typical solid trolon and is a medium yellow. Very nice !!
 
The crossguard and pommel on these Teno Leader daggers have a tendency to become tatty as they were nickel silver plated and usually lose the plating over the years. This one however retains the majority of the plating and dark oxidisation that was applied when made. There is a little plating loss along the outer edge of the pommel but the rest is fine. The definition to both the eagle on the crossguard and cog wheel on the pommel is excellent.
 
The scabbard remains in great shape with no dents. There is the odd minor spot but not bad. The dark oxidised finish remains pretty good and matches it on the crossguard and pommel. The serial number 3263 is clearly stamped on the scabbard throat.
 
Here is perhaps a once in a lifetime chance to get your hands on a very rare dagger at a great price. Rated Exc.
 
 
 

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