November 3-4, 2017 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/3/2017
Comprising: (A) A composite brass hilted dagger with a German blade engraved on both sides of ricasso with arms motifs. One piece cast brass guard and handle. Good condition; blade has some areas of deep corrosion, otherwise retaining a grey patina with some wear to engraving. Hilt very good with some scattered marks. (B) A boat-guard dagger with German diamond section tapered blade marked "TESCHE" on one side and "JOHANNE" on the other. Fluted boat-shaped cast guard and steel handle inlaid with silver wire spirals. Excellent condition; blade with a few areas of dark spotting, otherwise retaining a grey patina overall. Guard and handle also retain a grey patina. (C) A small armor-piercing dagger with plain iron guard. Grip wrapped with copper and steel wire. Very good condition; dark patina and freckling overall.
Blade Length
(A) 24 - 1/8" (B) 18 - 1/4" (C) 16 - 7/8"
Overall Length
(A) 28 - 5/8" (B) 23 - 1/4" (C) 21"