Transitional NSKK Dagger by "Eickhorn"
All plated fittings; Excellent age patina throughout; blade motto is deeply etched with reverse of blade marked with both the Eickhorn Squirrel logo as well as RZM M7/66; blade is nearly perfect with only some VERY minor runner marks; grips and cross guard fit PERFECTLY and shown NO sign of ever having been taken down; some minor fitting corrosion near wood on: early nickel eagle and enamel SA insignia fit perfect into smooth wood grips; Blade, as it should, fits snuggly into scabbard; black painted scabbard retains 98% of its finish with some minor spotting on edge; ball tip is un-dented and perfect; 2 upper throat screws are missing; As Found & Uncleaned-a great "double marked" NSKK dagger that just needs a couple replacement screws to complete.
All plated fittings; Excellent age patina throughout; blade motto is deeply etched with reverse of blade marked with both the Eickhorn Squirrel logo as well as RZM M7/66; blade is nearly perfect with only some VERY minor runner marks; grips and cross guard fit PERFECTLY and shown NO sign of ever having been taken down; some minor fitting corrosion near wood on: early nickel eagle and enamel SA insignia fit perfect into smooth wood grips; Blade, as it should, fits snuggly into scabbard; black painted scabbard retains 98% of its finish with some minor spotting on edge; ball tip is un-dented and perfect; 2 upper throat screws are missing; As Found & Uncleaned-a great "double marked" NSKK dagger that just needs a couple replacement screws to complete.
Minty SA Dagger w/ Hanger by "RZM M7/1/38"
Maker is "Christianswerk-Solingen"; All early RZM heavier plated fittings; Excellent age patina throughout; blade motto is deeply etched with reverse of blade marked as RZM M7/1/38; blade is very nice with some minor runner marks Blade, grips and cross guard, although loose, fit PERFECTLY; early nickel eagle and enamel SA insignia are un messed-with and fit perfect into smooth wood grips; Blade, as it should, fits snuggly into scabbard; brown lacquered scabbard retains 99% of its painted finish with some age spidering; ball tip has a very minor ding; a near mint early RZM dagger with its original hanger marked RZM M5/71 OLC.
Maker is "Christianswerk-Solingen"; All early RZM heavier plated fittings; Excellent age patina throughout; blade motto is deeply etched with reverse of blade marked as RZM M7/1/38; blade is very nice with some minor runner marks Blade, grips and cross guard, although loose, fit PERFECTLY; early nickel eagle and enamel SA insignia are un messed-with and fit perfect into smooth wood grips; Blade, as it should, fits snuggly into scabbard; brown lacquered scabbard retains 99% of its painted finish with some age spidering; ball tip has a very minor ding; a near mint early RZM dagger with its original hanger marked RZM M5/71 OLC.
Early SA Dagger by "SMF"
All nickel fittings; Excellent age patina throughout; blade motto is deeply etched with reverse of blade having rare "SMF King " logo; blade retains much cross grain, has some runner marks and a few water spots that may polish out; Blade, grips and cross guard fit PERFECTLY and shown NO sign of ever having been taken down; lower cross guard is stamped Wf; nickel eagle and enamel SA insignia fit perfect into smooth reddish wood grips; early anodized scabbard retains 99% of its finish with some minor spotting; ball tip is un dented and perfect with scabbard fittings matching grip perfectly; all screws are un tampered with as well; an early dagger and a rare maker for an SA dagger.
All nickel fittings; Excellent age patina throughout; blade motto is deeply etched with reverse of blade having rare "SMF King " logo; blade retains much cross grain, has some runner marks and a few water spots that may polish out; Blade, grips and cross guard fit PERFECTLY and shown NO sign of ever having been taken down; lower cross guard is stamped Wf; nickel eagle and enamel SA insignia fit perfect into smooth reddish wood grips; early anodized scabbard retains 99% of its finish with some minor spotting; ball tip is un dented and perfect with scabbard fittings matching grip perfectly; all screws are un tampered with as well; an early dagger and a rare maker for an SA dagger.
Minty Hilter Youth Dagger-M7/42 with Rare Vinyl Straps
A near mint dagger with an un-sharpended bright blade with "RZM" in double circle and "M7/42-1942"; cross grain is good with only in&out runner marks; grip and hilt areas retain 99% of their bright finish; black checkered grip panels are nice and sharp with domed rivets; HJ enamel is perfect and un-cleaned with deep dark patina; near mint scabbard retains +99% of its original high-gloss black enamel paint with a very slight shallow crease 2 inches from the throat; this rare scabbard has black vinyl straps in place of the usual leather and although stiff from age are unbroken! identical snap and rivet assembly as with the usual leather version; a rare cost-cutting version as early as 1942 or perhaps a very late war scabbard matched up to the 42 dated blade; I had one of these in maroon plastic 20 years ago and this is the first I've seen since!
A near mint dagger with an un-sharpended bright blade with "RZM" in double circle and "M7/42-1942"; cross grain is good with only in&out runner marks; grip and hilt areas retain 99% of their bright finish; black checkered grip panels are nice and sharp with domed rivets; HJ enamel is perfect and un-cleaned with deep dark patina; near mint scabbard retains +99% of its original high-gloss black enamel paint with a very slight shallow crease 2 inches from the throat; this rare scabbard has black vinyl straps in place of the usual leather and although stiff from age are unbroken! identical snap and rivet assembly as with the usual leather version; a rare cost-cutting version as early as 1942 or perhaps a very late war scabbard matched up to the 42 dated blade; I had one of these in maroon plastic 20 years ago and this is the first I've seen since!
US WWI/II Trench Knife & Scabbard
As used in both World Wars: This knife is marked "A.C.Co USA 1917"; scabbard dated 1918 on the leather and maker marked on the metal furniture; blade is blued with factory edge; hard wood grip it light colored with no cracks or chips; leather scabbard retains 95% of its original green color but does show some minor cracking; Knuckle grip is the rarer version with 10 separate teeth- nice!
As used in both World Wars: This knife is marked "A.C.Co USA 1917"; scabbard dated 1918 on the leather and maker marked on the metal furniture; blade is blued with factory edge; hard wood grip it light colored with no cracks or chips; leather scabbard retains 95% of its original green color but does show some minor cracking; Knuckle grip is the rarer version with 10 separate teeth- nice!
WWII US Viner Bros 1943-M6 Leather Scabbard
This scabbard is for the M-3 combat knife; full length leather M6 scabbard is marked U.S. M6 Viner Bros 1943 but only part of the maker and date or visible; snap works; rivets and staples are tight and stitching is still is nice-shows considerable use but all there and still serviceable.
This scabbard is for the M-3 combat knife; full length leather M6 scabbard is marked U.S. M6 Viner Bros 1943 but only part of the maker and date or visible; snap works; rivets and staples are tight and stitching is still is nice-shows considerable use but all there and still serviceable.
RARE German Riveted K-98 Bayonet-"44asw"
Late war combination blue/phosphate parts; Blade has 99% blue finish-showing late war machine marks; blade marked 44asw & 9417aa; hilt fittings are about 98% gray phosphate finished with single WaA eagle mark; un-dented blued flash guard and phosphated steel rivets; undented scabbard is also marked 44asw & 9417aa and retains +95% of its original thin blue finish with some spotting; WaA eagle marked ball tip; A rare late war, matching riveted version nearly impossible to find anymore in this condition-RARE!
Late war combination blue/phosphate parts; Blade has 99% blue finish-showing late war machine marks; blade marked 44asw & 9417aa; hilt fittings are about 98% gray phosphate finished with single WaA eagle mark; un-dented blued flash guard and phosphated steel rivets; undented scabbard is also marked 44asw & 9417aa and retains +95% of its original thin blue finish with some spotting; WaA eagle marked ball tip; A rare late war, matching riveted version nearly impossible to find anymore in this condition-RARE!
2nd Model Luftwaffe Officers Dagger & Knot by "Eickhorn"
All original uncleaned example retaining its original officers knot; bright blade bearing the Eickhorn logo; scabbard is dark gray, straight having good detail to oakleaf area(see pics); dark orange grip with tight silver wire wrapping has two chips, one behind knot cord and a smaller one under pommel cap (probably from over tightening once); eagle hilt shows much of its original darkening and the detail to the eagle and oak leaves is superb; pommel has good detail and swastikas retain about 80% of their gold anodizing;
All original uncleaned example retaining its original officers knot; bright blade bearing the Eickhorn logo; scabbard is dark gray, straight having good detail to oakleaf area(see pics); dark orange grip with tight silver wire wrapping has two chips, one behind knot cord and a smaller one under pommel cap (probably from over tightening once); eagle hilt shows much of its original darkening and the detail to the eagle and oak leaves is superb; pommel has good detail and swastikas retain about 80% of their gold anodizing;
German Childs Kriegsmarine Sword
Could be WWI or WWII era: unmarked, 17" plated blade reflecting play use as retaining 50% plating. Gold naval hilt depicting anchor retains 90% gold finish; black leather scabbard still has 2 gold hanger eyelts; grip is turned wood. 21" overall length; You see the kids helmets and occasionally the uniforms but rarely a Kriegsmarine sword!
Could be WWI or WWII era: unmarked, 17" plated blade reflecting play use as retaining 50% plating. Gold naval hilt depicting anchor retains 90% gold finish; black leather scabbard still has 2 gold hanger eyelts; grip is turned wood. 21" overall length; You see the kids helmets and occasionally the uniforms but rarely a Kriegsmarine sword!
WWII US Milsco 1943-M6 Leather Scabbard
This scabbard is for the M-3 combat knife; full length leather M6 scabbard is marked U.S. M6 Milsco 1943 ; snap works well; all rivets and staples are tight and stitching is great-shows only moderate use -in excellent condition-very serviceable.
This scabbard is for the M-3 combat knife; full length leather M6 scabbard is marked U.S. M6 Milsco 1943 ; snap works well; all rivets and staples are tight and stitching is great-shows only moderate use -in excellent condition-very serviceable.
Mint WKC Sword Advertising Sign
This is a superb example appears to have never been used and still comes wrapped in a portion of its original wrapping paper; celluloid over tin with perfect color and graphics; app. 32 x 48 cm
This is a superb example appears to have never been used and still comes wrapped in a portion of its original wrapping paper; celluloid over tin with perfect color and graphics; app. 32 x 48 cm
Kriegsmarine Officers Dagger, knot & Hangers by Eickhorn
This is a superb example of a Eickhorn Naval Officers dagger; with a mint blade, perfect grip and officers knot that is original to the peice; this dagger retains app 98% of its original finish with no dings orcracks-hard to upgrade this beautiful example.
This is a superb example of a Eickhorn Naval Officers dagger; with a mint blade, perfect grip and officers knot that is original to the peice; this dagger retains app 98% of its original finish with no dings orcracks-hard to upgrade this beautiful example.
German K-98 Bayonet-44coe-matching
Late war blued parts; Blade has 95% blue finish-showing late war machine marks with one side showing sharpening; blade marked 44coe& 9022j; hilt fittings retain 97% finish; blued flash guard has one spos of corrosion; undented scabbard is also marked 44coe& 9022j and retains +99% of its original blue finish with one small spot of corrosion on lug and body; WaA eagle marked ball tip; nice matching late war blued one.
Late war blued parts; Blade has 95% blue finish-showing late war machine marks with one side showing sharpening; blade marked 44coe& 9022j; hilt fittings retain 97% finish; blued flash guard has one spos of corrosion; undented scabbard is also marked 44coe& 9022j and retains +99% of its original blue finish with one small spot of corrosion on lug and body; WaA eagle marked ball tip; nice matching late war blued one.
Totally Mint 1st Model Luftwaffe Officers Dagger by Helbig
This superb example is as mint as they come with an as new, bright blade bearing the oval Helbig logo; all aluminum furniture retains its original clear factory laquer; blue scabbard & grip leather is perfect and the grip's triple silver & gold wire wrapping is flawless; all 4 swastikas retain 100% of their gold anodized color; all 5 screws show no sign of ever being touched- even the chain hanger retains its clear finish; spring clip is marked Ges.Gesch OLC; If you only want one of this type -this is it!
This superb example is as mint as they come with an as new, bright blade bearing the oval Helbig logo; all aluminum furniture retains its original clear factory laquer; blue scabbard & grip leather is perfect and the grip's triple silver & gold wire wrapping is flawless; all 4 swastikas retain 100% of their gold anodized color; all 5 screws show no sign of ever being touched- even the chain hanger retains its clear finish; spring clip is marked Ges.Gesch OLC; If you only want one of this type -this is it!
Minty 2nd Model Luftwaffe Officers Dagger, Hangers & Knot by "Weyersberg"
This superb example is near mint with a bright blade bearing the Paul Weyersberg & Co-Solingen logo and Luftwaffe eagle proof above it (#5); scabbard is straight and perfect with great detail-appears to have never been cleaned with an overall dark age patina; dark orange grip with tight silver wire wrapping and a small hair-line crack to reverse and base; hilt and pommel shows much of their original darkening and the detail to the eagle and oak leaves is superb; swastikas retain about 95 & 98% of their gold anodized color; hangers are near mint showing only slight use with some gold color remaining in buckle detail areas; spring clip marked DRGM; A maker & condition match to the above sword!
This superb example is near mint with a bright blade bearing the Paul Weyersberg & Co-Solingen logo and Luftwaffe eagle proof above it (#5); scabbard is straight and perfect with great detail-appears to have never been cleaned with an overall dark age patina; dark orange grip with tight silver wire wrapping and a small hair-line crack to reverse and base; hilt and pommel shows much of their original darkening and the detail to the eagle and oak leaves is superb; swastikas retain about 95 & 98% of their gold anodized color; hangers are near mint showing only slight use with some gold color remaining in buckle detail areas; spring clip marked DRGM; A maker & condition match to the above sword!
Police Clamshell Bayonet with Frog & Knot
25cm blade has a bright plated finish, is unmarked and appears to have originally had a saw tooth edge before conversion to police use; large nickel plated clamshell bearing Weimar eagle shows great detail with 100% finish; matching nickel hilt and stylized eagle pommel are nearly perfect also with superb detail engraving; stag grips are tight and perfect retained by two bright smooth screws with slotted nuts that have never been messed with; solid nickel Prussian Police crest on stag grip is highly detailed and properly affixed; the metal scabbard is nickeled and the body painted black to simulate leather with bright fittings; original Prussian Police Nco portepee is black leather with silver wire and the knot is 2 aluminum with 1 red stripe all around; Frog is original to this piece with 4 steel rivets with black obverse and original reverse in brown still bearing its original date and unit markings; a great totally un-screwed with set that was a direct Vet pick-up.
25cm blade has a bright plated finish, is unmarked and appears to have originally had a saw tooth edge before conversion to police use; large nickel plated clamshell bearing Weimar eagle shows great detail with 100% finish; matching nickel hilt and stylized eagle pommel are nearly perfect also with superb detail engraving; stag grips are tight and perfect retained by two bright smooth screws with slotted nuts that have never been messed with; solid nickel Prussian Police crest on stag grip is highly detailed and properly affixed; the metal scabbard is nickeled and the body painted black to simulate leather with bright fittings; original Prussian Police Nco portepee is black leather with silver wire and the knot is 2 aluminum with 1 red stripe all around; Frog is original to this piece with 4 steel rivets with black obverse and original reverse in brown still bearing its original date and unit markings; a great totally un-screwed with set that was a direct Vet pick-up.
Early SA Dagger by "Malsch & Ambronn-Steinbach"
A great early example SA dgr with all nickel fittings, uncleaned with an excellent age patina throughout; blade motto is deeply etched and still dark with reverse of blade having rare "Malsch & Ambronn-Steinbach" logo of a man at a water pump; blade retains most of its cross grain, has some runner marks and scratches to bottom edge; Grips and cross guard fit PERFECTLY and shown NO sign of ever having been taken down; lower cross guard is stamped I over Sa; nickel eagle and enamel SA insignia fit perfect into smooth reddish wood grips; early anodized scabbard retains 99% of its finish with some minor spotting; ball tip is un dented and perfect with scabbard fittings matching grip perfectly; all screws are un tampered with as well; scabbard retains its original leather hanger with nickel spring-clip marked DRGM & A for Assmann; just a beautiful uncleaned early SA dagger.
A great early example SA dgr with all nickel fittings, uncleaned with an excellent age patina throughout; blade motto is deeply etched and still dark with reverse of blade having rare "Malsch & Ambronn-Steinbach" logo of a man at a water pump; blade retains most of its cross grain, has some runner marks and scratches to bottom edge; Grips and cross guard fit PERFECTLY and shown NO sign of ever having been taken down; lower cross guard is stamped I over Sa; nickel eagle and enamel SA insignia fit perfect into smooth reddish wood grips; early anodized scabbard retains 99% of its finish with some minor spotting; ball tip is un dented and perfect with scabbard fittings matching grip perfectly; all screws are un tampered with as well; scabbard retains its original leather hanger with nickel spring-clip marked DRGM & A for Assmann; just a beautiful uncleaned early SA dagger.
Early Army Officers Dagger, knot & Hangers by Eickhorn
This is a superb example of a Eickhorn Army Officers dagger; with a near mint blade, deep orange grip, officers knot and hangers; a nice overall patina showing little cleaning, dings, cracks-hard to upgrade this beautiful example.
This is a superb example of a Eickhorn Army Officers dagger; with a near mint blade, deep orange grip, officers knot and hangers; a nice overall patina showing little cleaning, dings, cracks-hard to upgrade this beautiful example.
WWII US PAL-M3 Knife & Viner Bros-M6 Scabbard
This knife is is blade marked U.S. M3 PAL and retains 98% of its parkerized finish; blade has factory edge and point; leather stacked grip and fittings are tight with the pommel marked with the ord. bomb; full length leather M6 scabbard is marked U.S. M6 Viner Bros 1943; all rivets are tight and stitching is still white-CHOICE!
This knife is is blade marked U.S. M3 PAL and retains 98% of its parkerized finish; blade has factory edge and point; leather stacked grip and fittings are tight with the pommel marked with the ord. bomb; full length leather M6 scabbard is marked U.S. M6 Viner Bros 1943; all rivets are tight and stitching is still white-CHOICE!