Over the past few years, we have seen an increasing interest by collectors in the edged weapons of the Axis powers, some of the neutral states and the post-war powers. Until the recent reference works by Kurt Glemser and Robert Berger, little information was available to the collector. We anticipate this to be a high growth area in collecting and are making every effort to obtain such quality edged weapons. Many of these scarce and rare items can still be obtained at a moderate cost. We consider this a prime investment area for the future.

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M-1936 Austrian Air Defense (Anti-Aircraft) Dagger. Zeitler, Wien VIII TM. An example of this rare dagger is shown on pages 21 & 22 of World of Dress Daggers 1900-1945 by Robert J. Berger. Chrome-plated hilt fittings show light surface wear/age patina to the pommel in the form of a stylized crown of Rudolf II, and a crossguard of stylized wings with a central stylized bow and arrow on red and white enamel back ground insignia of the Austrian Air Defense. There is some chipping to the upper edge of the red background. The upper end of the left quillon has one tiny depression. Underside of the right quillon is equipped with a small hook to hold the portepee in place. White enamel over wood grip shows shows several small surface scuffs to the enamel. Plated cross diamond-section blade grades EX+ showing light surface wear/age patina but no nicks to the cutting edges. Dent-free chrome-plated scabbard shows light surface wear/age patina but no lifting to plating. Scabbard is complete with a single integral suspension band with an embossed circle motif and two suspension rings. Nice example recently obtained in Germany. Exc+ (26472) $2,350.

M-1935 Austrian Air Force Dagger w/Portepee & Rare Hangers. M-1935 Austrian Air Force Dagger w/Portepee & RARE Hangers. Zeitner, Wien VIII TM. An example of this rare dagger is shown on pages 17 & 18 of World of Dress Daggers 1900-1945 by Robert J. Berger. Chrome-plated hilt fittings show light surface wear/age to the pommel in the form of a stylized crown of Rudolf II, and a crossguard of stylized wings with a central undamaged enamel white triangle on red background insignia of the Austrian Air Force. Underside of the right quillon is equipped with a small hook to hold the portepee in place. White enamel over wood grip shows light surface wear/minor scratches and one hairline crack on the upper obverse/reverse. Plated cross diamond-section blade grades EX/EX+ showing light surface wear with uniform gray speckling to flats of blade, but no nicks to the cutting edges. Chrome- plated scabbard shows light surface wear with minor loss of plating on scabbard shell and a few tiny pinhead size "pecks" to scabbard shell Scabbard is complete with two integral scabbard bands/rings with a vertical propeller in the center. The portepee with correct small acorn grades MINT with no wear or age to gray fabric strape with double yellow stripes,. yellow/gray stem, yellow crown, gray acorn w/yellow insert. The standard tan/brown leather hangers with red leather backings grade EX+ showing light wear to leather and age patina to the brass fittings. A photograph of an Austrian Airman serving in the German Luftwaffe wearing this model dagger is shown on page 23 of World of Dress Daggers 1900-1945 by Robert J. Berger. Nice combination recently obtained in Germany.
EX/EX+ (25156) $3,995.

M-1935 Austrian Air Force Dagger. Zeitner, Wien VIII TM. An example of this rare dagger is shown on pages 17 & 18 of World of Dress Daggers 1900-1945 by Robert J. Berger. Chrome-plated hilt fittings show light surface wear/age patina to the pommel in the form of a stylized crown of Rudolf II, and a crossguard of stylized wings with a central undamaged enamel white triangle on red background insignia of the Austrian Air Force. Underside of the right quillon is equipped with a small hook to hold the portepee in place. White enamel over wood grip shows light surface wear/minor scratches, but no chips or loss of enamel. Plated cross diamond-section blade grades EX+/EX++ showing minor surface wear with /age residue near the crossguard but no nicks to the cutting edges. Chrome- plated scabbard shows light surface wear with portions of yellowed factory lacquer remaining, and a faint depression on the center obverse. Scabbard is complete with two integral scabbard bands/rings with a vertical propeller in the center. A photograph of an Austrian Airman serving in the German Luftwaffe wearing this model dagger An example of this rare dagger is shown on pages 17 & 18 of World of Dress Daggers 1900-1945 by Robert J. Berger. Nice example recently obtained in Europe. Exc+/Exc++ (23287) $2,395.

Protectorate of Bohemia/Moravia Government Forces Dagger. A. Mrazek, Slany (lion) TM. Gilted brass hilt fittings show light surface wear with virtually 100% of factory lacquer over gilt finish remaining to circular pommel, hilt, straps, down-turned crossguard and lime tree leaf decorated clamshell. Orange celluloid grip plates are perfect with no cracks or chips. Polished blade grades excellent+ with diamond cross section blade showing light runner marks with some light graying. Retains much factory cross-graining. Dent-free scabbard with perfect dark brown leather features gilted brass fittings with decorative grooves and lime tree leaves. Retains 100% gilting and virtually all factory lacquer. Superb example of this ultra-rare WWII dagger! Exc+/Exc++ (17029) $2,950.

Royal Bulgarian Army Dagger w/Hangers & Dress Belt
No maker. Silver-plated hilt fittings show light surface wear with dark age patina to the undamaged open Simon's crown pommel which is complete with its delicate cross in perfect condition. Crossguard is in the form of two outward facing lion heads with raised Bulgarian crest on the obverse center. Reverse features a raised facsimile of the Bulgarian Military Order for Bravery. Portions of original factory lacquer remain in the recesses of the crossguard detail. Light orange celluloid grip shows light surface wear with one tiny hairline crack adjacent to the pommel, and is complete with tight twisted silver wire wrap. Plated, double-etched blade grades excellent+ with light surface wear and a few minor nicks to the lower cutting edge. Is complete with brown leather blade buffer pad. Obverse blade features the Bulgarian Simon's crown and Cyrillic "BN" (cypher of King Boris III-1918-1943), while the reverse bears the Cyrillic inscription, "Za Nami Boga" (God is with us). Dent-free, silver-plated German Army Officer pattern scabbard shows light surface wear/age patina with some dark gray speckling and minor crazing. Dagger is complete with rare hangers constructed of double silver bullion straps, gray/brown velvet backings, silver oak leaf buckles, slides, and pebbled clips with nickel-plated suspension clip. Upper suspension clip shows some lifting to the nickel plating, with overall condition of the hangers grading excellent+. Included with the dagger is a rare Bulgarian Army Officer brocade dress belt constructed of ribbed aluminum bullion measuring 50 mm wide backed by white cloth and with three alternating gold stripes running the length of the belt. Belt is complete with original large gilt circular buckle with a central crown rampant lion (symbol of Bulgaria) inside a laurel leaf wreath. Nice combination with ultra rare brocade belt! Exc+ (20444) $1,995.

Royal Bulgarian Army Dagger No Maker TM. Examples of this pattern dagger appear on pages 36-39 of World of Dress Daggers 1900-1945 by Robert J. Berger. Silver-plated hilt fittings show light surface wear with dark age patina to the undamaged open Simons' crown which is complete with its delicate cross in perfect condition. Crossguard is in the form of two outward-facing lion heads with raised Bulgarian crest on the obverse center. Reverse features a raised facsimile of the "Bulgarian Military Order for Bravery". Medium orqange celluloid grip shows light surface wear with several hairline cracks to the lowert reverse and an area of missing celluloid surface on the right edge adjacent to the pommel, but no damage to the tight twisted silver wire wrap. Plated, double-etched blade grades EX+/EX++ with minor surface wear primarily to lower blade, but no nicks to cutting edges. Obverse blade features the Bulgarian Simons' crown and Cyrillic "B" (cipher of King Boris III - 1918 - 1943), while the reverse bears the Cyrillic inscription, "Za Nami Boga" (God is with us). Blade design is the same as the German Army dagger and is complete with black leather blade buffer pad. Dent-free, silver-plated German Army Officer pattern scabbard shows light surface wear with overall age patina and some factory lacquer remaining. There is a casting flaw to the lower obverse edge of the upper oak leaf suspension band and scabbard throat is attached with one flat head center mounted screw. EX+/EX++ (25575) $1,750.

Royal Bulgarian Army Dagger
No maker. An example of this rare dagger appears on pages 36-38 of World of Dress Daggers 1900-1945 by Robert J. Berger. Silver-plated hilt fittings show light surface wear/age patina to the undamaged open Simon's crown pommel which is complete with its delicate cross in perfect condition. Crossguard is in the form of two outward facing lion heads with raised Bulgarian crest on the obverse center. Reverse features a raised facsimile of the Bulgarian Military Order for Bravery. Medium orange celluloid grip shows light surface wear with no cracks or chips and with tight twisted silver wire wrap present. Plated, double-etched blade grades excellent+ with light surface wear/runner marks and a few faint nicks on cutting edge. Obverse blade features the Bulgarian Simon's crown and Cyrllic "BN" (cypher of King Boris III-1918-1945), while the reverse features the Cyrllic inscription, "Za Nami Boga" (God is with us). Blade is complete with brown leather blade buffer pad. Dent-free, silver-plated German Army Officer pattern scabbard shows light surface wear with overall age patina and some minor gray speckling. Nice example! Exc+ (20446) $1,450.

Rare Royal Bavarian Automobile Corps Dagger. Knight's helmet (WK&C) TM. An example of this variation pattern dagger is pictured on page 24 of Collecting the Edged Weapons of Imperial Germany. Silver plated hilt fittings show virtually no wear to the open Bavarian crown pommel or to the large captstan style Navy crossguard with heavy stippled quillon block without the hunting horn emblem. Ivory grip shows light age striations with no cracks, chips or surface damage and complete with tight single twisted wire wrap. Plain plated center ridge blade measuring 11 5/8" in length grades excellent++ showing only light surface wear/runner marks and a few specks of graying on the reverse but no nicks to the cutting edges. Blade is complete with correct green felt blade buffer pad. Medium brown leather scabbard with double incise lines on both obverse and reverse show virtually no wear with no rips, tears, or damage to the reverse stitching. Dent-free silver plated scabbard fittings show only light age patina with no dents or damage. Upper scabbard fitting is complete with obverse frog stud and reverse retaining staples are present on both upper and lower fitting. Rare Royal Bavarian dagger complete with MINT ivory grip! Near MINT (26488) $4,500.

Ultra-Rare Royal Bulgarian Labor Corps (Trudovaks) Dagger
No maker. A photograph of this ultra-rare dagger being worn is on page 263 of Volume V of Collecting the Edged Weapons of the Third Reich. The dagger is so rare that at the time the chapter on axis daggers in Volume III of Collecting the Edged Weapons of the Third Reich was written, an example was not available, and an Eickhorn sketch of the proposed dagger had to be used. Brass hilt fittings show virtually no wear. Pommel is in the shape of a closed Simon's crown. Crossguard features quillions of a lion's head and pick axe/spade with the central quillion block of the Bulgarian crest in white metal. Orange celluloid grip has a few hairline cracks and minor surface wear with tight gilt wire wrap present. Plated, double edged blade grades excellent, shows wear and light sharpening and has four spots of lifting where the scabbard runners have rested against the blade. Has its red felt blade buffer pad present. Dent-free scabbard is perfect with the black leatherette showing no damage. Oak leaf scabbard bands & twisted rope rings show excellent detail (lower ring is slightly misshapen). Between the scabbard bands is the emblem of the Trudovaks in white metal. Lower fitting features an oak leaf pattern. Superb example of an ultra-rare dagger! Exc++ (16106) PRICE ON REQUEST

Ultra-Rare Royal Bulgarian Labor Corps (Trudovaks) Dagger w/Chain Hanger
Puma, Solingen (puma head inside diamond) TM. A photograph of this ultra-rare dagger being worn is on page 263 of the 1st edition and page 268 of the 2nd edition of Collecting the Edged Weapons of the Third Reich, Volume V. This dagger is so rare that, at the time the chapter on Axis daggers in Volume III of Collecting the Edged Weapons of the Third Reich was written, an example was not available, and an Eickhorn sketch of the proposed dagger had to be used. Brass hilt fittings show surface wear and dark age patina to the pommel in the shape of a closed Simons' crown, and crossguard featuring quillons of a lion's head and a pick axe/spade with the central quillon block in the form of a Bulgarian crest in white metal. Orange celluloid grip has a few hairline cracks, with one small chip on the upper reverse adjacent to the pommel. Is complete with tight twisted-brass wire-wrap. Plated, double-edged, double-fullered Kriegsmarine style blade grades excellent+, showing light surface wear, some minor speckling on the lower reverse, and a speck of lifting on the tip. Is complete with red felt blade buffer pad. Obverse ricasso is stamped with the Bulgarian Simons' crown above a Cyrillic "B" (cypher of King Boris III - 1918-1943). Dent-free, black leather-covered scabbard shows light surface wear/age to the leather, but no rips or tears. Scabbard features upper and lower oak leaf embellished scabbard bands with twisted rope scabbard rings, as well as a lower scabbard fitting with obverse and reverse oak leaf embellishments. All fittings show surface wear and dark age patina. Between the scabbard bands is the emblem of the Trudovaks in white metal. Attached to the scabbard is a never-before-seen brass chain hanger with 11 upper and 14 lower links attached to a brass clip marked on the reverse, "Puma, Solingen". Ultra-rare dagger with never-before-seen Puma chain link scabbard. Ultra-rare combination. Exc+ (19781) PRICE ON REQUEST

Ultra Rare Personalized Royal Bulgarian Labor Corps (Trudovaks) Dagger
Puma Solingen, puma head inside diamond TM. Hilt fittings show light surface wear/age patina to the silver-colored pommel in the shape of a closed Simons' crown with light age/wear to the gilted brass crossguard featuring quillons of a lion's head and pickaxe/spade, with white metal central quillon block in the form of a Bulgarian crest. Dark orange celluloid grip shows light surface wear with one hairline crack and a slight area of discoloration adjacent to the obverse crossguard. Reverse quillon block is personalized with the engraved gothic initial "S" filled with red enamel. Grip is complete with tight twisted brass wire wrap. Plated double-edged, double-fullered Kriegsmarine style blade grades excellent+, showing light surface wear with some minor gray speckling primarily on ricasso, and is complete with red felt blade buffer pad. Obverse ricasso is stamped with the Bulgarian Simons' crown above a Cyrillic "B" (cipher of King Boris III - 1918-1943). Dent-free scabbard retains approximately 98% of the black enamel finish instead of the more commonly seen black leatherette. Scabbard features upper and lower oak leaf embellished scabbard bands with twisted rope scabbard rings, as well as a lower scabbard fitting with obverse and reverse oak leaf embellishment. All fittings show light surface wear and age patina. On the obverse scabbard between the scabbard bands is the emblem of the Trudovaks in white metal. Nice Puma example with variation painted scabbard. Exc+/Exc++ (21779) $1,495.

Royal Bulgarian Army Dagger w/Hangers
Robert Klaas, Solingen (stamped kissing cranes) TM. An example of this rare dagger appears on pages 36 - 38 of World of Dress Daggers 1900-1945 by Robert Berger. Silver-plated hilt fittings show light surface wear with dark age patina to the undamaged open Simons' crown which is complete with its delicate cross in perfect condition. Crossguard is in the form of two outward-facing lion heads with raised Bulgarian crest on the obverse center. Reverse features a raised facsimile of the "Bulgarian Military Order for Bravery". Medium yellow celluloid grip shows light surface wear, with one tiny nick to lower reverse adjacent to ferrule. Is complete with tight twisted-silver wire-wrap. Plated, double-etched blade grades excellent+/excellent++, with light surface wear and a few minor areas and specks of gray shadowing. Obverse blade features the Bulgarian Simons' crown and Cyrillic "B" (cypher of King Boris III - 1918-1943), while the reverse bears the Cyrillic inscription, "Za Nami Boga" (God is with us). Blade design is the same as the German Army dagger and is complete with brown leather blade buffer pad. Dent-free, silver-plated German Army Officer pattern scabbard shows light surface wear with overall dark age patina. Dagger is complete with rare hangers constructed of double silver bullion straps, brown velvet backings, silver oak leaf buckles and slides, and pebbled clips with nickel-plated upper suspension clip. Upper suspension clip shows some darkening to the nickel plating. Rare combination in very nice condition! Exc+/Exc++ (19780) $1,895.

Czechoslovak Air Force Dagger w/Hangers. No maker. An example of this dagger can be found on page 79 of World of Dress Daggers 1900 -1945 by Robert J. Berger. Gilt finished hilt fittings show surface wear with dark age patina to the square-shaped pommel and to the upturned crossguard with obverse and reverse center crossguard having a raised lion of Bohemia. Off-white imitation ivory grip plates show light surface wear/age with one small area of chipping on the upper edge of the reverse plate. Plated blade grades excellent+/excellent++ with light runner marks to the lower half of the double-edged diamond cross-section blade with some minor scratching to the obverse and reverse ricasso. Dent-free steel scabbard is covered in smooth brown leather which shows none of the normally encountered shrinkage nor loss of the hard surface finish. Upper, center, and lower gilt fittings show light surface wear with dark age patina. Dagger is complete with a set of variation double strap detachable hangers with rectangular buckles with pearl bands. Hangers can be attached to the stationary scabbard suspension rings by means of small buckles on the reverse of the hangers. Exc+ (26491) $1,995.

Czechoslovak Air Force Dagger w/Rare Variation Grip. WLASZOVITS, STOS over "27" TM. An example of this pattern dagger can be found on page 79 of World of Dress Daggers 1900-1945 by Robert J. Berger. Gilt finished hilt fittings show light surface wear/age patina to square shaped pommel and to the upturned crossguard with obverse and reverse center crossguard having a raised lion of Bohemia. Variation celluloid simulated burled walnut grip plates show only light surface wear with no cracks or chips. Polished blade grades VG+/excellent showing age/wear with one spot of lifting on obverse and reverse tip. Obverse ricasso is stamped with "097". Dent-free steel scabbard is covered in brown leather which shows only light wear with no rips, tears, or shrinkage. Upper, center, and lower gilt fittings show light age patina with one depression to the reverse of the center fitting as well as to the edge of the lower fitting. Exc/Exc+ (22369) $1,395.

M-1907 royal Danish Navy Cadet's/ Officer's Dagger w/Double-Etched Blade & Issue Tag. H H S monogram pierced by a sword (E & F Hörster) TM. This dagger, still worn by the Danish Navy, was probably produced during the late 1950's - early 1960's and was recently obtained in Germany. Photogrtaphs of this dagger appear on pages 163 - 164 of A Guide To Military Dress Daggers Volume IV by Kurt Glemser. The hilt consists of a MINT, medium yellow, plastic grip with one upper, four center and two lower raised ridges, and an upper bulbous pommel section. The grip is atop a ridged, gilded brass ferrule and short, straight crossguard with ball pattern quillon tips. The straight, center-ridged, double-etched blade measuring 7 5/8" in length grades MINT with no wear, age or nicks to cutting edges. Both obverse and reverse blade feature 4 5/8" long etched panels with a floral/fish/anchor motif flanking a central motif of a sea serpent wrapped around an anchor chain. Both etched panels retain 100% of the gray background frosting and blade is complete with a white felt buffer pad. Reverse ricsso is distributor marked, "Magasin du Nord" etched on a gray frosted panel. Dent-free, gilded brass scabbard grades MINT with no wear or age to gilding on scabbard shell, double suspension eyelets or rings. Obverse shell features an 8 ½" long reppousse' relief motif of a lion's head, Danish Coat of Arms, anchor and floral motif on a stippled background. The reverse shell is unadorned. Attached to the hilt is a silver/red, cardboard Hörster factory issue tag in MINT condtion. Near MINT/MINT (25216) $785.

M-1926 Italian Air Force (Regia Aeronautica) Officer's Sword w/Double-Etched Blade. E.& F. Hörster, Solingen, 2-line TM. Photographs of this pattern sword appear pages 141-142 of Armi Bianche Militari Italiane 1814-1950 by Cesare Calamandrei. Gilted brass hilt retains virtually 100% of the factory fire gilting on the heavily chiseled crowned eagle head pommel with ruby-red glass eyes, feathered backstrap, filigreed ferrule and basket crossguard/knuckle-bow with gilt feathered motif. Black leather covered grip with gilt wire wrap is perfect with no rips or tears. Straight, single-fullered, double-etched, court sword style blade measuring 26 1/8" in length, grades Exc++ showing minor wear/age shadowing to ricasso and a small 1 ½" long scuff to the lower obverse near tip, but no pitting, lifting or nicks to cutting edges. Obverse blade features a 14 ½" long etched panel featuring floral and military motifs on blued background flanking a central blued panel with a raised motif of a crowned eagle in flight. The reverse blade features a matching 14 ½" long etched/blued panel with a central raised motif of the arms of Savoy on a blued background. The etched panels retains virtually 100% of the blued background. Blade is complete wit dark blue felt blade buffer pad. Black leather scabbard shows light surface wear, but no nicks, rips, tears reases and no damage to the reverse stitching. The scabbard is complete with gilt upper, center and lower fittings and two suspension rings showing virtually no wear to gilting. The fittings feature heavy raised floral motifs separated by oak leaf bands. Very nice Italian Air Force sword by one of the major German edged weapons manufacturers. Exc++ (24754) $1,295.

M-1937 Italian MVSN Dagger w/Hangers.No maker. An example of this pattern dagger with white grip plates can be found on page 151 of World of Dress Daggers 1900-1945 by Robert J. Berger. Cast aluminum hilt fittings show light surface wear with no damage to the eagle head pommel and upturned crossguard. Black bakelite grip plates show only light surface wear with no cracks or chips. Attached to the obverse grip plate is the brass Italian Fasces emblem. Plated, tapered cross-section blade grades EX++/Near MINT showing only light surface wear, with no lifting to the plating or nicks to the cutting edge. Dent-free steel scabbard retains approximately 95% of its original black enamel, showing only minor surface crazing and some nicks where chain hanger has rubbed against the enamel finish. Gilded brass fittings, to include throat, scabbard bands, and lower fitting show only light surface wear/age patina to the gilded brass finish. Dagger is complete with gilded brass chain hanger with 4 upper and 7 lower rings attached to a large brass "M" which, in turn, is connected to a gilded brass snap with large right-facing Roman eagle above the letters, "SPQR". Hanger shows light surface wear/age patina. Nice MVSN example, complete with 1st pattern chain hanger, recently obtained from a long established, advanced edged weapons collection in the southern United States. EX+/EX++ (25861) $1,650.

NEW! Royal Prussian Forestry Hirschfänger w/Ivory Grip & Skinning Knife.Side-by-side Kings's head & Knight's helmet above W.K.& C.TM. An illustration of a similar pattern Hirschfänger appears in the Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie sales catalog as No. 102, "Oberförster - Hirschfänger" . Gilded brass hilt fittings show light surface wear/age to the plain hilt/spine, unadorned knuckle-bow, crossguard with ball-style quillon and fluted clamshell. Genuine ivory grip plates, with nice age toning show minor surface scratches , but no cracks or chips and are complete with all six gilded brass, dome-head, retaining studs. Plain, polished single-fuller, blade measuring 15 ¾" in length grades EX++ showing light surface wear/runner marks and uniform gray shadowing to obverse and reverse, but no nicks to the cutting edge and is complete with black leather blade buffer pad. The black leather scabbard shows light surface wear/age with no rips, tears or damage to the reverse stitching. Brass upper and lower fittings show light age patina with a few faint depressions to the reverse fittings. The upper fitting is fitted with a skinning knife with ivory grip and 3 ¾" long plain steel blade marked "Schneidteufel Solingen". The ivory grip shows age toning, but no cracks or chips and is complete with four brass retaining studs while the blade shows light age speckling, but no nicks to cutting edge.EX+ (25598) $1,495.

NEW! Prussian Automobile Corps Dagger. Knight's helmet (WK&C) TM. An example of this pattern dagger with flat brass horn crossguard insignia is pictured on page 240, right, of Collecting the Edged Weapons of Imperial Germany. Silver-plated hilt fittings show light surface wear/age patina to the open crown Imperial Navy style pommel and to the large capstan style Navy crossguard and heavy quillon block, with flat brass horn insignia on center quillon. Ivory grip shows light surface wear and age striations with one hairline crack on left edge, but no chips or damage. Grip is complete with fine twisted silver wire wrap. Plated double-etched diamond cross-section blade measuring 11 ¾" in length grades excellent/excellent+, showing light surface wear/runner marks and some gray speckling along edges, but no nicks or damage. Blade is complete with original red felt blade buffer pad. Dark brown leather scabbard with double incised lines on both obverse and reverse shows only light surface wear with no rips, tears, or creases, nor damage to the reverse stitching. Silver-plated scabbard fittings show light surface wear/age patina with no dents or damage. Upper scabbard fitting is complete with obverse frog stud, as well as a hanger ring on the left side of the upper scabbard fitting. Reverse retaining staples are present on both upper and lower fitting. Rare Imperial dagger complete with ivory grip. Exc+/Exc++ (26485) $3,650.

Prussian Plain-Hilt Artillery Sword w/Double-Etched Blade. Side-by-side King's Head & Knight's Helmet, W.K.& C. TM. An illustration of this pattern sword appears in the Imperial Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie. Sales Catalog as No. 73, "Pressischer, Artillerie=Extra=Säbel mit breitem Bügel". Plain nickel-plated hilt shows light surface wear to dove head pommel, plain knuckle-bow and crossguard with several spots of light lifting to obverse crossguard and obverse edge of knuckle-bow. Black Bakelite grip is perfect showing only light surface wear with tight twisted wire wrap present. Plated, double-etched blade measuring 33" in length grades EX++ showing only light surface wear and runner marks. Both obverse and reverse blade feature 13 ¾" long gray frosted, double-etched panels with only faint wear to the frosting. Obverse blade features a floral motif with crossed cannon barrels and facsimile of a mounted Artillery officer flanking the central raised inscription, "Altmark. Feld-Art.-Regt. No 40". Reverse blade features floral motifs and horse heads flanking the central raised facsimile of a mounted artillery section with riders, cannoneers, caisson and artillery piece. Red felt blade buffer pad is present. Artillery Regiment No. 40 was garrisoned in Burg, located approximately 35km north of Magdeburg, as part of "7. Feldart. Brig". Dent-free steel scabbard features retains approximately 95% of its original black enamel showing only light surface wear and minor crazing. EX+ (25794) $685.

RARE Cased M-1968 Socialist Romanian Navy Officer's Dagger w/Presentation Tag. No maker. Gilded hilt fittings retain 100% of the factory gilding showing virtually no wear or age to the domed pommel nut on rectangular base, upper and lower rectangular ferrules and straight, flat crossguard with recurved, rounded quillons. The lower grip ferrule is equipped with a push-button, blade tang spring release button. The simulated mother-of-pearl, rectangular, barrel shaped grip with beveled edges grades Near MINT showing only minor age with no cracks or chips. The plated straight, flat, center-ridge, cross-section, double-edged, blade grades Near MINT/MINT showing a few faint runner marks, but no gray shadowing, or nicks to cutting edges, and is complete with tan suede leather buffer pad. The reverse ricasso is numbered, "1472". The dent-free, gilded brass scabbard grades Near MINT showing only faint speckling to factory lacquer with no wear to gilding. The obverse upper shell, between the oak leaf/acorn suspension bands, features a reposse' relief fouled anchor within a cartouche with reposse' borders while the reverse shell features a reposse' relief facsimile of the Socialist Romanian Republic within a matching cartouche. Attached to the upper scabbard ring is a small, simulated mother-of-pearl plaque with the inscription, "DIN MINISTRULI FORTELOR ARMATE ALE REPUBLICII SOCIALISTE ROMANIA 1969" (For service to the Armed Forces of the Socialist Republic of Romania). The dagger is complete with a medium-brown, fine-grained wooden case measuring 8 ¼"W X 13"L X 2 ¼"D with unmarked exterior lid. The unlined interior lid matches the exterior while the lower portion of the case is covered in fitted red velvet to accept the dagger in the scabbard. The underside of the case is covered in matching red velvet. Superb, RARE Cased Socialist Romanian Navy Officer's Dagger with Presentation Tag. Near MINT (26223) $845.

M-1930 Royal Romanian NCO Dagger w/Hanger. No maker. Examples of this dagger are shown on pages 229 and 230 of World of Dress Daggers 1900-1945 by Robert J. Berger. Nickel-plated hilt fittings show light surface wear to the eagle head pommel with one red and one glass eye and portepee ring, as well as oak leaf embellished, down-turned crossguard. Spine of hilt shows several spots of lifting to plating. Black bakelite grip plates show light surface wear with no cracks or chips. attached to the obverse grip plate is the crown and back-to-back "C" cipher of King Carol II (1930-1940). Matte steel, double-edged, diamond cross-section blade measuring 5 3/8" in length shows light surface wear with uniform surface graying, but no nicks to cutting edges. Dent-free nickel-plated scabbard shows light surface wear with a several areas of casting specks, but no lifting to plating or damage to bayonet-style suspension lug. Attached to the scabbard is the original brown leather, single-strap bayonet-type frog in EX++ condition complete with blued belt clip. EX (25577) $750.

Royal Rumanian Army Dagger w/Hanger. No maker. Examples of this dagger are shown on pages 229 and 230 of World of Dress Daggers 1900-1945 by Robert J. Berger. Nickel-plated hilt fittings show light surface wear, but no lifting to the eagle head pommel with red glass eyes and portepee ring, as well as oak leaf embellished down-turned crossguard. Black bakelite grip plates show light surface wear with no cracks or chips and are complete with gold crown and "M" cipher of King Michael I (1927-1930 and 1940-1947) attached to the obverse grip plate. Nickel-plated, single-edged blade measuring 5 ½" in length shows light surface wear/runner marks with several casting flaws on obverse/reverse ridassos. Dent-free nickel-plated scabbard with bayonet-style suspension lug shows light surface wear, but no lifting to plating. Attached to the scabbard is an original brown leather, bayonet-type frog with integral belt loop in EX++ condition. Nice original combination. EX++ (25540) $995.

Royal Rumanian Army Dagger w/Portepee & Hanger. No maker. Nickel-plated hilt fittings show light surface wear to eagle head pommel with red glass eyes and portepee ring, as well as the oak leaf embellished down-turned crossguard. Black bakelite grip plates are perfect with no cracks or chips, and with the gilt crown and "M" cypher of King Michael I (1927-1930 and 1940-1947) attached to the obverse grip plate. Nickel-plated, double-edged diamond cross-section blade measuring 5" in length shows light surface wear/runner marks, with one small nick to one cutting edge and a few specks of graying. Dent-free, nickel-plated scabbard shows light surface wear, with one tiny speck of lifting near obverse tip. Dagger is complete with original portepee featuring black cord with red & blue flecks, braided gold bullion stem, crown & acorn. Attached to the scabbard is the original brown leather, 2-strap bayonet-type frog in excellent+ condition. Dagger is complete with brown simulated lizard skin presentation case measuring 11" x 5 ½" x 1 ½" in excellent++/Near MINT condition. Interior lid is lined in white padded linen, with lower portion covered in black velvet and fitted to accommodate the dagger, scabbard, hangers, and portepee. Rare combination! Exc+/Exc++ (19760) $750.

Cased Royal Rumanian Officer Dagger.
No maker. Nickel-plated hilt fittings feature an eagle head pommel with red glass eyes and portepee ring beneath the eagle's beak. Down-turned crossguard is embellished with oak leaves. Hilt fittings are crudely cast but show virtually no wear or age. Black Bakelite grip plates are perfect with no cracks or chips. Attached to the obverse grip plate is the gilted brass cypher of King Carol II, 1930 - 1940. Nickel-plated, double-edged diamond cross section blade measuring 5 1/2" in length shows minor runner marks on ricasso and is crudely machined when compared to German quality blades. Nickel- plated dent-free bayonet-style scabbard shows only light surface wear. Dagger is complete with black leatherette presentation case measuring 10 1/2" x 4 1/4" x 1-1/4" showing only surface wear. Interior lid is lined in light blue padded silk with lower portion covered in blue velvet and fitted to accommodate the dagger and scabbard. Blue silk shows light wear with some minor separation where lid and base are hinged. Rare combination! Exc++ (18288) $675.

Slovak Army & Government Official's NCO Dagger, Model 1939 w/Belt & Hangers
A photograph of this pattern dagger appears on page 243 of World of Dress Daggers 1900-1945, Volume I, by Robert J. Berger. Cast 1-piece nickel-plated hilt fittings show light age patina to pommel, grip straps, and crossguard. Crossguard quillons are flared upward with the cast Slovak crest on the obverse and reverse of the upper portion of the crossguard. 2-piece black bakelite grip plates show light surface wear, with no cracks or chips and with two retaining rivets properly placed. Plain, plated, double-etched diamond cross-section of blade shows light surface wear/runner marks, with no nicks or damage. Nickel-plated steel scabbard with upper, center, and lower fittings show light age patina to the stippled background. Dagger is complete with an original brown leather NCO Sam Browne style belt with cross strap and double suspension hangers. Leather shows light surface wear but no cracking, and is complete with original brass belt buckle featuring a raised Slovak crest. Nice example with rare belt & hangers. Exc+ (19973) $1,995. ***SOLD***

Slovak Army & Government Official's NCO Dagger, Model 1939.
Nickel plated hilt fittings show light wear with no damage. Top of crossguard features Slovak crest in circle with stippled background. Black celluloid grip plates are attached by 2 nickel rivets and show no cracks or chips. Plated blade grades excellent+ showing uniform graying but no pitting or nicks and has its black leather blade buffer pad intact. Plated steel scabbard with nickel-plated fittings is dent-free with light wear and age patina but no damage. Exc+ (15334) $1,295.

Slovak Army & Government Official's NCO Dagger, Model 1939. No maker. A photograph of this pattern dagger appears on page 243 of World of Dress Daggers 1900-1945 by Robert J. Berger. Cast, one-piece nickel-plated hilt fittings show age patina to pommel and crossguard, with a small split on the outer edge of the pommel and several depressions to the left and right grip straps. Crossguard quillons are flared upward with the cast Slovak crest on the obverse and reverse of the upper portion of the crossguard. Two-piece black bakelite grip plates show light surface wear with no cracks, chipping, or scuffing. Plain plated double-edged, diamond cross-section blade grades VG+, showing surface wear/age darkening with nicks to both cutting edges. Dent-free, nickel-plated steel scabbard with upper, center, and lower fittings shows light age patina to the stippled background. The upper angular suspension ring is missing. EX (25768) $895.

NEW! Soviet Air Force Dagger."ZIK" (in Cyrillic letters) 1953 TM. Gilted brass hilt fittings show virtually no wear and retain 100% of the gilting to the pommel cap and Soviet star, pommel with Soviet Armed Forces emblem on obverse and to the recurved crossguard. Light orange celluloid grip is perfect with no cracks or chips. Plated mirror finish blade grades Near MINT/MINT and complete with black leather blade buffer pad. Black leather-covered scabbard is perfect with wear, rips or tears and is complete with upper, center, and lower gilted fittings with two suspension rings. Obverse upper fitting is etched with a winged propeller over a sunburst with jets over the Kremlin on the reverse. Nice example! Near MINT (26500) $795.
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Soviet Air Force Dagger.
"ZIK" (in Cyrillic letters) 1951 TM. Gilted brass hilt fittings show virtually no wear and retain 100% of the gilting to the pommel cap and Soviet star, pommel with Soviet Armed Forces emblem on obverse and to the recurved crossguard. Medium orange celluloid grip is perfect with no cracks or chips. Plated mirror finish blade grades MINT with reverse ricasso serial numbered "C-N 118" and complete with black leather blade buffer pad. Black leather-covered scabbard shows only light wear with no rips or tears and is complete with upper, center, and lower gilted fittings with two suspension rings. Obverse upper fitting is etched with a winged propeller over a sunburst with jets over the Kremlin on the reverse. Nice example! Near MINT (20786) $795.

NEW! Swiss Army Sword. Knight's helmet, (WKC) TM. This sword, similar in design to an Imperial Hessen Infantry Officer's Saber, features a plain, nickel-plated pommel/backstrap and ferrule with a broad, cut-out knuckle-bow with a Swiss Cross on a center shield motif. Hilt fittings show only light wear with no lifting or damage. Black ray skin grip shows light wear with no rips or tears and is complete with twisted brass wire wrap present. Hilt is complete with black leather finger loop. Straight, narrow, nickel-plated, center-fullered blade grades Exc++ showing only minor surface wear and is complete with tan leather blade buffer pad. Obverse and reverse upper blade feature 4 ½" long frosted panels with the Swiss Cross on an etched starburst. Dent-free nickel-plated scabbard with a single suspension ring shows light surface wear with some gray speckling primarily near tip and drag. Exc+/Exc++ (23548) $695.

M-1943 Swiss Army Dagger.Elsener Schwyz Victoria TM. Examples of this dagger are shown on pages 201 - 213 of Kurt Glemser's A Guide to Military Dress Daggers, Volume III. Nickel pommel with countersunk pommel nut and Holbein style crossguard show minor age speckling , but no wear or surface damage. Medium brown, fruit-wood grip plates are perfect with no cracks or chips and are retained by three MINT nickel screws with countersunk taps. Polished center-ridge, double-edged, stiletto-style blade grades Near MINT showing only faint runner marks, but no graying, speckling or nicks to cutting edges. Obverse ricasso is stamped with the serial number, "2 2 4 7 0 7". Dent-free bayonet-style scabbard retains approximately 99% of the original black enamel with minor rug marks to the obverse shell and wear to the under edges of the angular scabbard tip. Upper reverse of the scabbard is stamped with "S" which denotes the city of Sissach where the company that produced the scabbards, Basler Eisnmobelfabrick A.G., is located. The dagger is complete with a Near MINT, permanently-attached, short black leather hanger with Near MINT nickel clip. Scarce, quality Swiss Army dagger! Near MINT (26034) $375.

Royal Yugoslav Army Officer's Dagger w/Metal Grip.
No Maker TM. Examples of this pattern dagger appear on pages 146-147 of A Guide to Military Dress Daggers Vol III by Kurt Glemser. Brass hilt fittings show minor wear/age/patina to the stylized crown pommel and elongated "S" form crossguard. The dark-brown, painted aluminum grip shows minor paint loss and is wrapped with silver wire. (Grips can be found in painted aluminum, wood or other material covered in leather) A brass butt plate completes the hilt. The plated, center-ridged blade shows minor wear/age with lifting and dark age spots primarily to the reverse, but no nicks to the cutting edges nor dulling to the sharp point. The obverse ricasso is stamped with the Yugoslav crowned, double-headed eagle crest. The copper over brass scabbard body is embossed with oak leaves and shows one faint depression to the center obverse, but virtually no wear. The brass scabbard fittings, show minor wear to the copper plating on the reverse and are attached to the body without screws. The obverse upper scabbard fitting features an attached brass, Royal Yugoslav crest. EX/EX+ (25573) $1,050.

Royal Italian "Hausmüster" Factory Sample Sword Hilt
maker: No maker.
condition: Exc+/Exc++
item number: 20524
price: $125.