December 10, 2019 Edged Weapon, Armor & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/10/2019
Lot consists of: (A) Early SA dagger with a "F.DICK" marked blade, (B) Early SA dagger with a "Christianswerke" marked blade, and (C) Later SA dagger with a "RZM M7/12" marked blade. (A) SA dagger with a "F.DICK" marked blade with heavy runner and scattered marks, and freckling to 20-25% of its finish. Unsharpened blade with light freckling to the edges. The SA motto of "Alles fur Deutschland" is present on the blade. Solid nickel fittings have a uniform moderate age patina, scattered marks, and the cross guard has the SA District marking of "Sw" (Sudwest). Rosewood grip is in very condition with a couple of light dings and scratches. SA emblem and eagle are original to the grip and in excellent condition. Scabbard retains approximately 35-40% of its original brown finish, with freckling throughout. Plated nickel steel fittings have a nice age patina throughout, and the scabbard tip is dented and is cracked through its center. Several minor dents are present on the tip fitting. Blade fits very tightly in the scabbard. Correct hanger is attached. CONDITION: Overall very good condition. (B) SA dagger with a "Christianswerke" marked blade with heavy runner and scattered marks, and freckling to 35-40% of its finish. The SA motto of "Alles fur Deutschland" is present on the blade. Solid nickel fittings have a uniform nice age patina, and the cross guard has the SA District marking of "He" (Hessen). Rosewood grip is in very good condition with a couple of moderate dings and a 1/2" chip to the lower grip on maker marked side. SA emblem and eagle are original to the grip and in very good to excellent condition. Blade is slightly loose. Scabbard retains approximately 85-90% of its original brown painted finish, with light scattered marks. Nickel fittings have a nice age patina throughout, and the scabbard tip is dented. CONDITION: Overall very good condition. (C) SA dagger with a "RZM M7/12" marked blade with heavy runner and scattered marks, and freckling to 35-40% of its finish. The SA motto of "Alles fur Deutschland" is present on the blade. Nickel plated fittings have a uniform nice age patina with some light crazing, and the cross guard is unmarked. Rosewood grip is in very good condition with a couple of light dings, and a 1/4" chip near the cross guard. SA emblem and eagle are original to the grip and in very good to excellent condition. Blade is slightly loose. SS dagger scabbard retains approximately 85-90% of its original black painted finish, with moderate scattered marks. Plated nickel fittings have a nice age patina throughout, with light freckling. Black leather "RZM" marked hanger is attached. CONDITION: Overall very good condition. WZ