German Daggers and Edged Weapons

This was presented by Korpsführer Adolf Hühnlein, Commander of the Transportation Corps to the commander of the Motor Boat Unit of the NSKK. The dagger is not named. however it conveys "Good Luck to the Standartenführer" with an Adolf Hühnlein signature engraved on the blade. The motto on the obverse is the unusual Mehr Sein Als Scheinen (Be more than you appear to be) The reverse side of the blade has a deeply engraved "Good Luck to the Standartenführer" with an Adolf Hühnlein signature engraved on the blade, the inscription in German Sütterlin script. Korpsführer Hühnlein died in June, 1942.

The dagger has very deep ornate decoration and embellishments on the cross guard, pommel, scabbard, and blade. The scabbard is gold washed, as are the fittings (typical of waterborne units), as can be seen in the images shown. The blade was made by KARL BURGSMÜLLER of Berlin -- an very scarce and desirable maker.

There are some slight signs of use from routine wear, visible in this image of the rear.

This dagger is CARL EICKHORN SOLINGEN maker marked on the reverse side of the blade and has an inspector number "4" on the underside of the crossguard. The front side of the blade has the usual Meine Ehre Heißt Treue etched motto. The reverse side of the blade has the presentation etch reading In Herzlicher Kameradshaft H. Himmler. There are some nicks on both edges of the blade. It has not been sharpened or polished and has the original factory edge.

This is a view of the front of the grip and the rear. There is some significant wear and several chips out of the wood, as shown.  These are views of the dagger in the scabbard, front and rear. The original black leather hanger is present and in very good overall condition.

The dagger is in good to near very good condition throughout.  The blue-black anodized scabbard has some minor dings and freckling to the black anodized finish. This is another view of the maker mark as well as the last portion of the etch.

This dagger is MAX WEYERBERG SOLINGEN maker marked on the reverse side of the blade. The other side of the blade has the usual Alles Für Deutschland etched motto.

This is a view of the front of the grip and the rear. The crossguard has a "P" stamped marking. These are views of the dagger out of the scabbard, front and rear.

The dagger is in near excellent condition throughout.  The blue-black anodized scabbard has one screw missing at the throat. The chain has an RZM logo and M5/8 maker mark as well as MUSTERSCHUTZ NSKK KORPSFÜHRUNS.

This dagger is RZM 807/37 maker marked on the reverse side of the blade. The other side of the blade has the usual Meine Ehre heißt Treue etched motto.

This is a view of the front of the grip and the rear. The crossguard has no markings.

The dagger is in near good condition throughout.  The black scabbard has signs of long carry and some moderate damage to the paint and tarnish to the fittings and chain. The chain has an SS maker mark on the back of one of the plates.

This dagger is ROBERT KLAAS SOLINGEN storks maker marked on the reverse side of the blade. The other side of the blade has the usual Meine Ehre heißt Treue etched motto.

This is a view of the front of the grip and the rear. The lower crossguard has a horizontal "1" marking.

The dagger is in near very good condition throughout.  The black scabbard has signs of long carry and some moderate wear to the finish and tarnish to the fittings.

This dagger has a very worn KARL BURGSMÜLLER, BERLIN-CHARLOTTENBURG 5. maker mark on the reverse side of the blade. The other side of the blade has the Mehr Sein als Scheinen etched motto.

This is a view of the front of the grip and the rear. This is a close-up of the chain and hanger attachments. There is "B 1" stamped on the lower guard.

The dagger is generally very good condition, showing signs of long carry and use.

This dagger is KARL BURGSMÜLLER BERLIN maker marked on the reverse side of the blade. The other side of the blade has the Mehr Sein als Scheinen etched motto.

This is a view of the front of the grip and the rear.

The dagger is as close to MINT CONDITION as you are ever likely to see. It is perfect throughout, including the original leather washer complete and intact.

This is the one you've been looking for. It doesn't get any better than this.

This dagger is KARL BURGSMÜLLER BERLIN-CHARLOTTENBURG 5. maker marked on the reverse side of the blade. The other side of the blade has the Mehr Sein als Scheinen etched motto.

This is a view of the front of the grip and the rear.

The dagger is as close to MINT CONDITION as you are ever likely to see. It is perfect throughout, including the original felt washer complete and intact.

This is the one you've been looking for. It doesn't get any better than this.

This dagger is KARL BURGSMÜLLER BERLIN-CHARLOTTENBURG 5. maker marked on the reverse side of the blade. The other side of the blade has the Mehr Sein als Scheinen etched motto.

This is a view of the front of the grip and the rear.

The dagger is in near excellent overall condition throughout, including the original thin leather washer complete and intact.

This is 1935 dated German DLV dagger, with a TIGER Solingen marker marked blade.

The dagger has a very nice near mint blade, with deep Tiger maker mark. The pommel has the inscription Zur Erinnerung An Meine Dienstzeit and the initials "BK" and date "1935" on the lower insert, visible in this close-up view of the back.

There are some slight signs of use from routine wear, visible in this image of the front. This is a close-up of the hilt.

It is complete with the DRGM marked chain hanger.  The portapee shown with the dagger is NOT included.

This is an unmarked blade German DLV dagger with 8.St.III.245 unit identification on the underside of hilt.  The dagger measures 19 inches overall in the chained scabbard.  The blade measures 12-1/8 inches.

The dagger has a very nice near mint F&A HELBIG engraved maker mark blade. The pommel has gilt upper and lower inserts, visible in this close-up view of the front and back of the grips.

There are some slight signs of use from routine wear. The details of the scabbard are shown here.  The unit identification on the throat (that matches the dagger), the top and bottom of the tip, and the top and bottom of the throat.

It is complete with the RZM M5/8 marked chain hanger.

The dagger has some signs of routine wear overall. There is some uniform wear on the leather grip, some tiny nicks and scratches on the aluminum hilt and aluminum pommel. The blade is near mint, with only a few of the usual long marks from being in and out of the scabbard. The scabbard is in very good to near excellent overall condition, with scratches on the fittings, the three screws are vertically aligned and appear to never have been turned. The fittings are all aluminum and match the dagger.

These are views of the dagger out of the scabbard; and close-ups of the hilt front and rear. These are shots of the scabbard detail, rings front and rear and the drag from the front and rear.

The blade is maker marked PUMA SOLINGEN on a deep etch on the reverse side and distributor marked ESSER & CO KOLN A/ RH. KREBSGASSE 20.

The dagger has some signs of routine wear overall. There is some uniform wear on the leather grip, some tiny nicks and scratches on the aluminum hilt and aluminum pommel. The wire broke at some point in the past and was repaired, as shown in the view of the back of the grip. The blade is near mint, with some of the usual long marks from being in and out of the aluminum mounted scabbard. The scabbard is in good overall condition, with scratches on the fittings, three screws missing and some wear and tear to the leather.

These are views of the dagger out of the scabbard; and close-ups of the hilt front and rear. These are shots of the scabbard detail, front and rear and from the bottom.

The blade is maker marked EICKHORN SOLINGEN on a deep etch on the reverse side.

The dagger has some minor to moderate signs of routine wear overall. There is some uniform wear on the gilt of the pommel and crossguard, some tiny nicks and scratches on the hilt and pommel. The wire wrap has been carefully replaced, as shown in the close-up views of the grip. The blade is near excellent, with some of the usual long marks from being in and out of the scabbard. The scabbard is in very good overall condition, with scratches on the fittings and wear on the gilt finish.

These are views of the dagger out of the scabbard; and close-ups of the hilt front and rear. These are shots of the scabbard tip detail, front and rear and the rings from the front side.

The blade is maker marked WKC SOLINGEN (WEYERSBERG KIRSCHBAUM & C^O. SOLINGEN) on a deep etch on the reverse side.

The dagger has VERY minor signs of wear, it is in almost mint condition. The blade is excellent, with only a few of the usual long marks from being in and out of the scabbard. There is near-excellent condition scabbard, with no dings or dents with this dagger.

These are close-ups of the hilt front and rear. Note there is some wear apparent to the portapee.

The blade is maker marked with a squirrel logo and EICKHORN SOLINGEN on a deep etch on the reverse side.

The dagger has some minor to moderate signs of routine wear overall. There is some significant wear on the finish of the pommel and crossguard, some nicks and scratches on the hilt and pommel.  The handle has some damage apparent in the images. The blade is good to near very good, with some of the usual long marks from being in and out of the scabbard and general spotting overall. There is NO scabbard with this dagger.

These are close-ups of the hilt front and rear.

The blade is maker marked with a Tiger logo and words TIGER SOLINGEN on a deep etch on the reverse side.

The dagger has some signs of light routine wear overall. There is some uniform wear on the wooden grip, some tiny nicks and scratches on the hilt and pommel. The blade is near mint, with some of the usual long marks from being in and out of the scabbard. The scabbard is in near excellent condition, with a few scratches on the fittings and light wear to the paint.

These are views of the dagger out of the scabbard from the front and rear; and close-ups of the hilt front and rear. This is a close-up of the bottom side of the crossguard showing the "331" and "DRP" markings.

On a scale of 1 to 10, this is a solid 9.

The hanger has D.R.G.M. markings on the clip. The blade is maker marked PAUL WEYERSBURG & CO. SOLINGEN on a deep etch on the reverse side.

The dagger has some moderate signs of use, most noticeable on the edges. There is some uniform wear on the leather grip, some tiny nicks and scratches on the hilt and pommel, and some darkness from tarnish and age. The blade has nicks, visible on the edges.  This is a view of the fire fighting specific stand of arms (hooks and ladders, helmets and horns, and other apparatus) on the front and back. The scabbard is in overall very good condition, with some darkness on the fittings from age and tarnish, and dings from routine carry on the lower brass cap, and some normal wear to the leather.

These are close-ups of the hilt front and rear. This is a shot of the engraving on one side of the scabbard. It reads Unsereren verehrten Brandmeister Herrn Thedor Mumperow anlasslich das 25 jahrigen Bestehens Freiw. Feuerwerk Isselhorst 4.2.33 (a dedication for 25 years of service to Fire Chief of the Isselhorst station)

The scabbard has no maker markings. The blade is not maker marked.

The dagger shows minor signs of routine use overall. There is some slight wear on the leather grip, some nicks and scratches on the hilt and pommel. The gilt on the swastikas is near excellent. The blade is near excellent, with some very minor spotting and marks from being in and out of the scabbard. The scabbard is in generally very good condition, with minor scratches on the fittings from age, and signs of wear to the leather from routine carry.  There is a crack in the leather on the reverse side near the drag. There is the original leather hanger with ring.

These are close-ups of the hilt front and rear. The double twisted pair wire wraps are intact and complete.

The aluminum chain hanger has GES. GESCH. and "<oLc>" maker markings. The blade has a very worn unreadable maker mark.

The dagger shows moderate signs of routine use overall. There is some uniform wear on the leather grip, some nicks and scratches on the hilt and pommel. The gilt on the swastikas is worn. The blade is near excellent, with some very minor marks from being in and out of the scabbard. The scabbard is in generally very good condition, with darkness on the fittings from age, and signs of wear to the leather from routine carry.  There is a crack in the leather on the reverse side near the drag. There is the original silver bullion portapee present, however it is in very used condition, with fraying and general wear and tear from field carry.

These are close-ups of the hilt front and rear. The triple wire wraps are a bit loose at the top, however intact and complete.

The aluminum chain hanger has GES. GESCH. and "<oLc>" maker markings. The blade is not maker marked.

The dagger has some minor signs of field use overall. The blade is very good to near excellent, with some of the usual marks from being in and out of the scabbard. This is a view of the grind.  Some rippling is slightly noticeable and traces of the inscription can be seen when tipping the blade to reflect the light. There is an "Wm" stamp on the crossguard. The usual SA motto is on the other side. The scabbard is in good condition with the exception of the majority of the original enamel paint worn off, with uniform darkness to the fittings and scratches from age and routine carry and use.

These are views of the dagger hilt from the rear and front. There is some wear to the wood and a tiny chip on the rear at the upper guard.

The blade is maker marked with the F. DICK logo.

The dagger has some minor signs of field use overall. The blade is near excellent, with some of the usual marks from being in and out of the scabbard. There is an "Fr" stamp on the crossguard, shown here. The usual SA motto is on the other side. The scabbard is in very good condition, with some uniform wear to the anodized brown paint and scratches from age and routine carry and use.

These are views of the dagger hilt from the rear and front.

The blade is maker marked with the small Carl Eickhorn Solingen logo. The crossguard has a partial "Fr" on the side.

The dagger has some moderate signs of field use overall. The blade is near good, with some of the usual marks from being in and out of the scabbard and fairly uniform grind marks The dedication is partially visible under the grind. The scabbard is in good condition, with some uniform wear to the anodized brown finish very worn and scratched from age and routine carry and use. The ball end of the tip is partially crushed.

These are views of the dagger hilt from the front and rear.

The blade is maker marked with the full name ANTON WINGEN SOLINGEN armored knight logo. The crossguard has "Wmn" on the side.

The dagger has some signs of field use overall. There are very minor signs of routine use. The blade is near excellent, with some of the usual marks from being in and out of the scabbard. The ground motto etch is shown here. The scabbard is in very good condition, with some uniform wear to the paint from age and routine carry and use.

These are views of the dagger hilt from the rear and front.

The blade is maker marked with the small Carl Eickhorn Solingen logo.

The dagger has signs of long field service overall. The blade is near good, with some of the usual marks from being in and out of the scabbard and a chip near the tip. The VERY lightly ground motto etch has the Ernst Röhm name still visible. The scabbard is in fair to good condition, with heavy wear to the paint from age and routine carry and use.

These are views of the dagger hilt from the rear and front.

The blade is maker marked with the E. P. & S. SOLINGEN logo. The crossguard is "Nm" stamped.

The dagger has signs of light routine field use overall. The blade is excellent to near mint, with some of the usual marks from being in and out of the scabbard, and signs of polishing. The scabbard is in near very good condition, with minor wear and scratches on the black paint, evident in the images.

These are views of the dagger hilt from the rear and front.

The motto on the blade is deep and retains over 98% of the original black.

The dagger has very few signs of use overall, it is virtually near mint. The blade is excellent, with some of the usual marks from being in and out of the scabbard, but no signs of polishing. The scabbard is in near excellent condition, with minor wear and scratches on the plated parts and a few dings in the ball drag, evident in the images.  The motto engraving is deep and well-defined.  The maker mark is shown in close-up here.

These are views of the dagger hilt from the rear and front. This is an overall view of the back side of the dagger and scabbard.

The crossguard is marked with the small "Wm."

The dagger has very few signs of use overall, it is virtually near mint. The blade is near mint, with some of the usual marks from being in and out of the scabbard, but no signs of polishing. The annodized scabbard is in very good condition, with minor to moderate wear and scratches on the painted parts, evident in the images.  The motto engraving is deep and well-defined.  The WILM. KOBER & CO. KUHL maker mark is shown in close-up here.

These are views of the dagger hilt from the rear and front.

The crossguard is marked with the small "Th."

The dagger has moderate signs of use overall. The blade is good, with some signs of pitting having been polished out and the usual marks from being in and out of the scabbard. The very dark brown painted scabbard is in near very good condition, with minor wear and scratches on the plated parts and a few dings in the ball drag, evident in the images.

These are views of the dagger hilt from the front and rear.

The crossguard is marked with the small "Fr"

The dagger has few signs of use overall, it is near excellent. The blade is near excellent, with some of the usual marks from being in and out of the scabbard, but no signs of polishing. The scabbard is in near excellent condition, with minor wear and scratches on the painted parts, evident in the images.  The motto engraving is deep and well-defined.  The ASSO SOLINGEN and horses maker mark and logo is shown in close-up here.

These are views of the dagger hilt from the rear and front.

The crossguard is marked with the small "Ns."

The dagger has few signs of use overall, it is near excellent. The blade is near mint, with some of the usual marks from being in and out of the scabbard, but no signs of polishing. The scabbard is in very good to near excellent condition, with minor to moderate wear and scratches on the painted parts, evident in the images.  The motto engraving is deep and well-defined.  The G. FELIX GLORIAWERK SOLINGEN and mortar & pestle maker mark and logo is shown in close-up here.

These are views of the dagger hilt from the rear and front.

The crossguard is marked with the small "Nrh."

The dagger has few signs of use overall, it is near excellent. The blade is near excellent, with some of the usual marks from being in and out of the scabbard, but no signs of polishing. The scabbard is in very good condition, with moderate wear and scratches on the painted parts, evident in the images.  The motto engraving is deep and well-defined.  The GUST. HÄKER SOLINGEN and miner maker mark and logo is shown in close-up here.

These are views of the dagger hilt from the rear and front.

The crossguard is marked with the small "Ha."

The dagger has few signs of use overall, it is near excellent. The blade is near excellent, with some of the usual marks from being in and out of the scabbard, but no signs of polishing. There is some minor spotting on the blade. The scabbard is in very good condition, with moderate wear and scratches on the painted parts, evident in the images.  The motto engraving is deep and well-defined.  The E. KNECHT SOLINGEN and stag heads maker mark and logo is shown in close-up here.

These are views of the dagger hilt from the rear and front.

The crossguard is marked with the small "Wm."