June 12-13, 2019 Edged Weapon, Armor, & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/12/2019
Lot contains: (A) SA Dagger with hanger, (B) Heer Dagger, and (C) Luftwaffe Dagger. (A) SA dagger with a "RZM M7/27" and "Puma" marked blade with moderate runner and scattered marks, nice cross-graining, and freckling on the lower 4", or about 25% overall. Nickel plated zinc fittings retain approximately 95% of their original finish. Rosewood grip is intact, but the eagle has been replaced with what appears to be a postwar reproduction. Nickel plated fittings retain 95+% of their original finish, with very light scattered marks. Scabbard retains 95+% of its original brown painted finish, with scattered marks, and a 1/4" dent. Correct hanger is attached, in good condition. CONDITION: Overall excellent condition. (B) Heer dagger with a nickel plated unmarked blade with light scattered marks, and light freckling to approximately 40%. Nickel plated fittings retain 85-90% of their original finish with some graying, and the trylon grip have some chips near the pommel. The fittings and grip are loose. Steel scabbard retains 85-90% of its original finish, with light freckling. Top scabbard fitting is loose, bottom one is missing, and the throat screw is also missing. CONDITION: Overall very good. (C) Luftwaffe dagger with a "W.K.C. Solingen" marked blade with very light runner and scattered marks, and two tiny dings on the edge. Nickel plated fittings retain approximately 95% of their original finish, with uniform patina. Wire-wrapped trylon grip is undamaged. Scabbard is heavily patinaed with three 3/4" dents below the lower ring, and the throat screw is missing. An incorrect protepee is attached. CONDITION: Blade, grip, and fittings are excellent+, and scabbard is good. Overall very good to excellent.
Blade Length
(A) 8 - 5/8" (B) 9 - 3/4" (C) 9 - 3/4"
Overall Length
(A) 15" (B) 15 - 1/8" (C) 14 - 1/4"