November 7-8, 2018 Edged Weapons, Armor, & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/8/2018
Lot contains: (A) Luftwaffe dagger with hanger, (B) Luftwaffe first model dagger, (C) SA dagger, and (D) Luftwaffe officer dagger. (A) Luftwaffe dagger made by "WKC" in overall excellent condition. Blade is in near mint condition with cross-graining present, and exhibiting light runner marks. Crossguard and pommel are made from aluminium with a wire wrapped trylon grip and in excellent condition. Scabbard is in excellent condition and includes the proper hanger. Dagger includes the correct portepee in fair condition. (B) Luftwaffe first model officer's dagger made by "Ernst Pack & Sohne" in overall very good condition. Blade is in excellent condition with excellent cross-graining with light runner marks and very light freckling. Cross guard and pommel are in very good condition and the blue leather grip with wire wrapped is also in very good condition. Blue leather wrapped scabbard is in good condition, with a 1/2" piece piece missing on the lower half and a 1" crack in the same area. Finish on scabbard fittings is good, with about 50% original finish remaining. Dagger includes the correct chain and hanger in good condition. Portepee is attached and in excellent condition. (C) SA dagger made by "RZM M7/85" is overall excellent condition. Blade is in very good condition with moderate runner marks, very good cross-graining and a few areas of freckling and scattered marks. Rosewood grip and nickel-plated zinc fittings are excellent, with the correct inlaid in grip. Excellent scabbard with over 90% original painted finish remaining. Nickle-plated fittings show scattered light marks, and finial at tip is crushed. Dagger includes the correct three piece hanger that is "RZM" marked in two locations. (D) Luftwaffe Officer dagger made by "WKC" in overall very good condition. Blade is in very good condition, with moderate runner marks, very good cross-graining, and some light freckling. Wire wrapped trylon grip and its fittings are excellent. Scabbard is also in excellent condition, with very light freckling and a replaced throat screw. Dagger includes the correct portepee in fair condition.