Daggers

 
WW2 German Model 1933 SS EM Dagger - Gottlieb Hammesfahr.

WW2 German Model 1933 SS EM Dagger - Gottlieb Hammesfahr.

The nickel cross guards have a nice dull even patina. The tang nut has the same even patina and does not appear to have had a wrench on it for many years. The cross guards have good smooth surfaces and precise accent grooves. The lower reverse cross guard is district marked III.

The grip is of medium-to-sharp ridge construction and the ebony has no chips or cracks.  One small indentation above the eagle is visible in the photos.  There are a couple tiny indentations to the reverse grip, which you can hardly see.  The enamel SS runes button shares the same patina as the cross guards.  The eagle shows nice feathering and sharp detail atop the wreath and mobile swastika.

The blade of this is still nice and bright, and it retains original crossgraining. This blade has some in-and-out wear. It also has the very, very slight beginning of age.  The blade is deeply and crisply etched with the SS motto.  The reverse is etched with the maker’s mark, Gottlieb Hammesfahr, Sollingen - Foche, inside two ovals with a centered pyramid and plus sign. The blade meets perfectly with the lower cross guard contours.

The straight anodized scabbard has the nickel fittings and all screws.  They do not show signs of having been removed.  Ball at the tip has a dent to the front and the bottom. The anodized finish has some age.

I have included many close-up, detailed photos of this beautiful, original SS dagger click here.

Priced at $2800

WW2 German Early SA Dagger Aesculap Tuttlingen

WW2 German Early SA Dagger - Aesculap.

The nickel cross guards have smooth surfaces and crisp edges. The tang nut does not appear to have had a wrench on it for many years.  The lower reverse cross guard is district marked SW,  for SA Group South West.

The grip is typical for Aesculap in that it has the varnished finish.  The varnish has started to peel away on the peaks of the wood handle, which you can see in my photos.  The eagle shows nice feathering and sharp detail atop the wreath and mobile swastika.  The SA button is a nice flush fit into the wood.  There is one scratch in the wood to the left of the eagle, but no chips or cracks.

The blade of this is still nice and bright, and it retains original crossgraining. This blade has some in-and-out wear.  The blade is deeply and crisply etched with the SA motto, Alles für Deutschland, and is much darker than in the photos.  The reverse is etched with the maker’s mark, Aesculap Tutlingen Solingen, inside two circles with a centered crown, staff and snake. The blade meets perfectly with the lower cross guard contours.

The anodized scabbard has the nickel fittings and all screws.  There is a dent to the upper fitting on the front.  They do not show signs of having been removed.  Ball at the tip has no dents.   As you can see, there is one dent to the reverse of the scabbard.  Where the anodized finish is off on the front, you can see the copper scabbard shaft beneath.

I have included many close-up, detailed photos of this original early SA dagger click here.

Priced at $500

WW2 German Transitional SA Dagger J.A. Henkels RZM M7-10 1938

WW2 German Transitional SA Dagger - J.A. Henckels RZM M7-10 1938.

This is a text book original transitional SA Dagger, manufactured in 1938.  The silver plated cross guards have crisp edges and precise accent grooves. The tang nut appears to have had a wrench on it many years ago as there are circular scratches to the upper cross guard, with age in them.  The lower reverse cross guard is unmarked.

The wood grip still has sharp peaks.  The aluminum eagle shows nice feathering and sharp detail atop the wreath and swastika.  The SA button is a nice fit into the wood.  There a crack in the wood at the lower front center.  There are also several small dents on the front beneath the eagle. 

The blade displays some original crossgraining, as well as the start of age. The blade is deeply and crisply etched with the SA motto, Alles für Deutschland.  The reverse is etched with the maker’s mark, J.A. Henckels, Zwillingswerk Solingen, inside two ovals with centered twins. Below that is the second marker’s mark, RZM M7-10 1938.  The blade meets perfectly with the lower cross guard contours.

The painted scabbard has the nickel fittings.  One throat screw is missing.  They do not show signs of having been removed.  Ball at the tip has a dent.

I have included many close-up, detailed photos of this original transitional SA dagger click here.

Priced at $500

WW2 German Early SA Dagger - Südd Messerfabrik Gefrees

WW2 German Early SA Dagger - Südd Messerfabrik Gefrees

This is a rare maker, listed as a 7 out of 10 on the McSarr scale.  The nickel cross guards have crisp edges and precise accent grooves and smooth surfaces. The tang nut appears to have never had a wrench on it in many years.  The lower reverse cross guard is marked, Fr for SA Group Franken.

The wood grip still has sharp peaks.  The nickel eagle shows nice feathering and sharp detail atop the wreath and mobile swastika.  The SA button is a nice flush fit into the wood.  The wood is a nice even finish with a sharp peak.  There are no chips or cracks. 

The blade displays some in and out wear, as well as the start of age. The blade is deeply and crisply etched with the SA motto, Alles für Deutschland.  The reverse is etched with the maker’s mark, Südd Messerfabrik Gefrees, inside two ovals.  The blade meets perfectly with the lower cross guard contours.

The brown anodized scabbard has the nickel fittings with all screws.  They do not show signs of having been removed.  Ball at the tip has a small dent.

I have included many close-up, detailed photos of this original early SA dagger click here.

Priced at $650

WW2 German Transitional NSKK Dagger - F.W. Höller RZM M7-33.

WW2 German Transitional NSKK Dagger - F.W. Höller RZM M7-33.

This original transitional NSKK Dagger is listed as a 7 out of 10 on the McSarr rarity list. Transition daggers were manufactured between 1937 and 1941. The nickel cross guards have crisp edges and precise accent grooves and are smooth to the touch. The tang nut appears to have not had a wrench on it in many years.  The lower reverse cross guard is marked Ns, for Nordsee.

The wood grip still has sharp peaks.  The nickel eagle shows nice feathering and sharp detail atop the wreath and swastika.  The SA button is a nice flush fit into the wood.  As you can see on the reverse photo, there is a chip repair to the grip.  Could have been period done as this dagger came from a 1970’s collection. 

The blade displays original crossgraining and is bright. It has slight in and out marks.  The blade is deeply and crisply etched with, Alles für Deutschland.  The reverse is etched with the maker’s mark, F.W. Höller Solingen, inside two ovals with centered thermometer. Below that is the second marker’s mark, RZM M7-33.  The blade has a leather washer and meets perfectly with the lower cross guard contours.

The black painted scabbard has the silver plated fittings.  No dents and about 98 percent original black paint remaining.  All the screws are present and they do not show signs of having been removed.  Ball at the tip has a minor flat spot.

I have included many close-up, detailed photos of this original transitional NSKK dagger click here.

Priced at $650