German Daggers and Edged Weapons

This was presented to Standartenführer Helmut Ziäbler in 1937. The reverse side of the blade has a deeply engraved Theodor Eicke presentation inscription in German Sütterlin script named to Ziäbler and the cross guard bears the Ziäbler name as well. Eicke would later command the SS-Totenkopf Division.

The dagger has very deep ornate decoration and embellishments on the cross guard, pommel, blade, and scabbard as can be seen in the images shown. All metal parts are gilded, as is the inscription. The blade was made by Malsch & Ambrown of Steinbach -- a very uncommon and desirable maker.

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

This was presented to Otto Voß, SA 91, Nr. 60876, deeply marked at the throat of the scabbard. The reverse side of the blade has a deeply engraved Adolf Hitler presentation inscription in German Sütterlin script to "My Feldherrnhalle Comrade -= Adolf Hitler"

The dagger has very deep ornate decoration and embellishments on the cross guard, pommel, blade, and scabbard as can be seen in the images shown. The scabbard has the Blood Order Eagle, with the date 9 Nov., there is an SA and Feldherrnhalle banner in the center, and München below. All metal parts are gilded, as is the inscription. The blade was made by FR V. D. KOHLEN of Solingen -= a very uncommon and desirable maker.

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

This was presented to Korpsführer Adolf Hühnlein, Commander of the Transportation Corps, a paramilitary organization that trained many soldiers for the Panzer Divisions.  The name is  deeply marked at the upper guard.  Both the upper and lower guards are marked with runes on the upper and lower surfaces, not visible in the images. The reverse side of the blade has a deeply engraved Adolf Hitler presentation inscription in German Sütterlin script to Korpsführer Hühnlein with Adolf Hitler signature in gold.  Korpsführer Hühnlein died in June, 1942.

The dagger has very deep ornate decoration and embellishments on the cross guard, pommel, and blade.  The scabbard is heavily silver plated, as can be seen in the images shown. The chain has national and NSKK emblems, and it is maker marked on the reverse.  The blade was made by  GEBRÜDER HELLER of Schmalkalder -- an outstanding 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 the small CARL EICKHORN SOLINGEN squirrel 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 "8" mark and the side of the crossguard has a "III" marking. The black wood grip has a significant chip at the lower guard, and signs of heavy use from long carry.

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

This dagger has the blade maker marked on the reverse side of the blade. The other side of the blade has the usual Meine Ehre heißt Treue deeply etched motto.

This is a view of the front of the grip and the rear. The side of the crossguard has a "I" marking. The black wood grip has some signs of wear from use routine carry.

The dagger is in near excellent condition throughout.  The black scabbard has signs of carry and some minor 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 is a German Luftwaffe Officer first model Dagger made by SMF.

The dagger has a very nice near excellent blade.

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

It is complete with the GES.DESH OLC in a diamond.  Marked aluminum chain.

The crossguard and pommel, scabbard are the early silver ones.  The blue part of the scabbard is heavy and painted blue; which is extremely rare.

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 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 shows very minor signs of routine use overall. There is some slight uniform wear on the leather grip, with very few nicks or scratches on the hilt and pommel. The gilt on the swastikas is virtually mint, better than 99%. The blade is near excellent, with some very slight marks from being in and out of the scabbard. The scabbard is in generally very good to near excellent condition, with minor signs of wear to the leather from routine carry.  There is a rub in the leather on the top side near the drag. There is the original leather belt hanger present, in used condition, with minor signs of use 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 maker marked E. F. HÖRSTER SOLINGEN.

The dagger shows very minor signs of routine use overall. There is some light uniform wear on the leather grip, some nicks and scratches on the hilt and pommel. The black enamel on copper swastikas is intact and complete. 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 some slight signs of wear to the leather near the drag from routine carry.

These are close-ups of the hilt front and rear. The pebbled leather wrap is intact and complete.

The blade is not maker marked CARL JULIUS KREBS SOLINGEN.

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 moderate use overall.  It is generally near excellent. The blade shows wear and the usual marks from being in and out of the scabbard. The early anodized scabbard is in good to very good condition, with moderate wear and scratches on the p parts, evident in the images. The wood grip is sound.  The motto engraving is deep and well-defined.  Here are the images of the dagger  1  2  3

The crossguard is not Gau marked.

The dagger has moderate to heavy signs of use overall, it is generally good condition. The blade shows wear and the usual marks from being in and out of the scabbard. The black painted scabbard is in good to very good condition, with moderate wear and scratches on the painted and plated parts, evident in the images. The wood grip has a chip that was repaired.  The motto engraving is deep and well-defined.  The GEBRÜDER HELLER SCHMALKALDEN and Anchor maker mark is half worn off, shown in close-up here.

These are views of the dagger hilt from the rear and front. This dagger has the early plated copper inset eagle.

The crossguard is not Gau marked.

The dagger has virtually no signs of use overall. The blade is mint. The very dark brown painted scabbard is in near mint condition, evident in the images.

These are views of the dagger hilt from the front and rear. These are views of the dagger in the scabbard front and rear. This is a close-up view of the hanger showing the RZM M5/71 <oLc> snap and RZM L2/371 marked and 39 date.

The crossguard is not marked.

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 very minor wear and scratches on the painted parts, evident in the images.  The motto engraving is deep and well-defined.  The RZM M7/37 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 "Ho."

The dagger has few signs of use overall, it is overall  very good condition. The blade is near very good, with some of the usual marks from being in and out of the scabbard. It has some spotting and wear evident. The scabbard is in near 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 FRIEDR. AUG. SCHMITZ SOLINGEN and kettle drums maker mark and logo is shown in close-up here.

These are views of the dagger hilt from the rear and front.  There are signs of long-time carry and wear to the grips.

The crossguard is marked with the small "Ns."

The dagger has minor signs of routine use overall, it is very good to near excellent condition. The blade is very good to near excellent, with some of the usual marks from being in and out of the scabbard. It has some minor scratching and wear evident. The scabbard is in near very good condition, with minor to moderate wear and scratches on the anodized parts, evident in the images.  The motto engraving is deep and well-defined.  The SMF maker mark and logo is shown in close-up here.

These are views of the dagger hilt from the rear and front.  There are signs of routine carry and wear to the grips.

The crossguard is marked with the small "Wf."

The dagger has virtually no signs of use, evident in the images.

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

The blade has a RZM M7/68 maker mark. The crossguard has not been stamped.

This dagger is nearly mint in all respects.  There is no scabbard.

The dagger has minor signs of routine use, evident in the images. There is some moderate wear and freckling to the gold plate of both the scabbard and the hilt.  The nickel finish is bright throughout.

These are views of the dagger hilt from the front and rear.  The blade has some routine signs of being in and out of a scabbard throughout.

The blade has RZM M7/117 maker marks. The crossguard has not been stamped.

This dagger is in near excellent condition overall.

The bag is in outstanding near mint condition throughout.

This is a view of the bag from the rear.  There are some minor wrinkles from age and storage.

The dagger has very minor signs of field use overall. It is complete and intact and includes a silver bullion portapee which shows some signed of wear and age.

The blade is near mint, with few of the usual marks from being in and out of the scabbard. It was not sharpened after it was made. The scabbard is in near excellent condition, with almost no tarnish from age.

This is a close-up view of the front (right side) of the grip. This is the back side of the grip.

The dagger has minor signs of field use overall.  It has the rear langet broken (or more likely cut) off at the back side.  It is a very neat and clean break.

The blade is near excellent to near mint, with some of the usual marks from being in and out of the scabbard. It was not sharpened after it was made. The scabbard is in near very good condition, with some tarnish from age.

This is a close-up view of the front (right side) of the grip. This is the back side of the grip. This is a view of the pommel and distinctive screw.

The dagger has minor signs of field use overall.  It has the front langet broken off below the swastika.

The blade is near excellent to near mint, with some of the usual marks from being in and out of the scabbard. It was not sharpened after it was made. The correct scabbard (right and left sides) is in near excellent condition, with some tarnish from age.

This is a close-up view of the front (right side) of the grip. This is the back side of the grip. The pommel and distinctive screw are in near excellent condition.  The portapee shows some heavy wear at the collar.

The dagger is near excellent condition overall.

The blade is generally very good, with some of the usual marks from being in and out of the scabbard and some dark spotting. It was not sharpened after it was made. The flat point blade measures about 10-5/8 inches. The scabbard is in good condition, with the paint showing heavy scratches, blistering and a minor ding and routine wear from age.

This is a close-up view of the front (right side) of the grip. This is the back side of the grip. There is some minor freckling to the finish at the pommel. Both Bakelite grips are intact and complete with signs of minor wear.

The dagger is near excellent condition overall.

The blade is excellent to near mint, with some of the usual marks from being in and out of the scabbard. It was not sharpened after it was made. The pointed blade measures about 3/8 inches longer than the usual flat tip version normally encountered The scabbard is in very good condition, with the paint showing some scratches and routine wear from age.

This is a close-up view of the front (right side) of the grip. This is the back side of the grip. There is some minor freckling to the finish.  Both Bakelite grips are intact and complete with signs of minor wear.

The dagger has deep orange scales, with the right scale having a long hairline crack.

The German Labor Corps Arbeit adelt marked blade with reverse inscription is near excellent, with some of the usual marks from being in and out of the scabbard. There are no apparent maker marks.

This is a close-up view of the front (right side) of the grip. This is the back side of the grip. There is some rubbing of the finish of the fittings.

The dagger has been fitted in heavy staghorn scales that give it a much heftier grip than the usually encountered composite scales. The dagger handle shows some signs of damage from shrapnel hits which apparently broke the original scales and scabbard necessitating their replacement.

The ALCOSO maker marked blade with the reverse inscription is very good to near excellent, with some of the usual marks from being in and out of the scabbard..

This is a close-up view of the front (right side) of the grip. This is the back side of the grip. There is some pitting to the finish of the fittings.

The dagger is near excellent condition overall.

The blade is near excellent, with some of the usual marks from being in and out of the scabbard. It was never sharpened (the blade edge is dull by design) after it was made. The pointed blade measures 16 inches long, with the dagger having a 21 inch long overall measurement. The scabbard is in very good condition, with the black finish on the leather showing some scratches and routine wear from age. The small companion knife is not present. The frog has been cut to facilitate the insertion of the scabbard.

This is a close-up view of the front (right side) of the grip. This is the back side of the grip. This is a view of the pommel stag horn grip and applied brass buttons are intact and complete with signs of minor wear.

The dagger is near excellent condition overall.

The blade is near excellent, with some of the usual marks from being in and out of the scabbard. It was never sharpened (the blade edge is fairly sharp by design) after it was made. The pointed blade measures 17-1/4 inches long, with the dagger having a 22-1/2 inch long overall measurement.

This is a close-up view of the front (right side) of the off-white bone grips. This is the back side of the grip. This is a view of the maker mark FERNANDO ESSER (the name used by the German maker FERNAND ESSER of Solingen/Elberfeld for edged weapons made for export to Spain) with rampant horse logo. There are signs of minor routine wear and some minor to moderate surface darkness to the blade.

This is a Hoffmann photograph of General Franco and a group of Spanish hunters on an elk hunt in the Castilian Mountains of Spain.  The photo is for reference only, it is not a part of this offering. It may be available for separate purchase.  Inquire for details.

The dagger is near excellent condition overall.

The blade is near excellent, with some of the usual marks from being in and out of the scabbard. It was never sharpened (the blade edge is dull by design) after it was made. It has the HÖRSTER Solingen maker logo. The pointed blade measures 13-1/4 inches long, with the dagger having a 18 inch long overall measurement. The scabbard is in excellent condition, with the black finish on the leather strong and showing virtually no wear. The brass throat has the number "36" deeply stamped and the drag has the number "21".

This is a close-up view of the front (right side) of the grip. This is the back side of the grip.

The dagger is near excellent condition overall.

The blade is near excellent, with some of the usual marks from being in and out of the scabbard. It was never sharpened (the blade edge is dull by design) after it was made. It has the WKC maker logo. The pointed blade measures 13-3/4 inches long, with the dagger having a 18 inch long overall measurement. The scabbard is in excellent condition, with the black finish on the leather strong and shows wear, missing the frog stud and the tip has been replaced.

The dagger is near excellent condition overall.

The blade is near excellent, with some of the usual marks from being in and out of the scabbard. It was never sharpened (the blade edge is dull by design) after it was made. It has the ALCOSO ACS scales logo and Solingen maker marks. The pointed blade measures 12 inches long, with the dagger having a 16-1/2 inch long overall measurement. The scabbard is in very good to near excellent condition, with the black finish on the leather strong and showing very minor wear.

This is a close-up view of the front (right side) of the grip. This is the back side of the grip.

This is a Rich Plümacher Sohn Solingen maker marked dagger.

It has a bone white grip (showing minor wear) and nice clean fittings, including the pommel and crossguard, seen in close-up here.

This dagger DOES NOT INCLUDE the original hanger and fittings, as shown. They have been sold.  The scabbard IS included.

The blade is in bright, near mint condition with no defects.

The scabbard shows signs of light routine use. There is a very slight dent at the tip end of the scabbard.

This is a F. W. Höller Solingen maker marked dagger.

It has a solid orange grip which shows virtually no wear and nice clean fittings, including the pommel and crossguard. The grip is shown in close-up front and rear.

The scabbard is included.

The blade is in bright, near mint condition with no defects.

The scabbard shows signs of light routine use.

This is a CARL JULIUS KREBS SOLINGEN maker marked dagger.

It has a solid orange grip which shows virtually no wear and nice clean fittings, including the pommel and crossguard. The grip is shown in close-up front and rear.

The scabbard is included.

The blade is in bright, near excellent condition with a slight ding at the very point.

The scabbard shows signs of light routine use, and some slight tarnish to the fittings from age.

This is a Eickhorn Solingen maker marked dagger.

It has a solid yellow grip which shows virtually no wear and nice clean fittings, including the pommel and crossguard. The grip is shown in close-up front and rear.

The scabbard is included.

The blade is in near very good condition with some minor spotting.

The scabbard shows signs of light routine use.

This is a Eickhorn Solingen maker marked dagger.

It has a solid orange grip which shows virtually no wear and good fittings, including the pommel. The crossguard shows some minor damage to the back side. The grip is shown in close-up front and rear.

The scabbard is included.

The blade is in near very good condition with some minor spotting.

The scabbard shows signs of light routine use.

This is a Eickhorn Solingen maker marked dagger.

It has an off-white grip which shows very little wear and nice clean fittings, including the pommel and crossguard. The grip is shown in close-up front and rear.

The scabbard is included. It has moderate freckling and tarnish present, and there are no dents or pinches present.

The blade is in bright, near very good condition with some signs of routine wear.

The scabbard shows signs of routine use.

This is a W.K.C. Solingen (WEYERSBERG KIRSCHBAUM & C^O. SOLINGEN).maker marked dagger.

It has a cream white grip which shows minor signs of wear and nice clean fittings, including the pommel and crossguard. The grip is shown in close-up front and rear.

The scabbard is included.

The blade is in bright, near mint condition with no defects.

The scabbard shows signs of moderate routine field use and long carry.

This is an unmarked dagger.

It has a deep orange grip which shows minor signs of wear and slightly worn fittings, including the pommel and crossguard. The grip is shown in close-up front and rear. The blade is in bright, near mint condition with no defects.

The scabbard is included. It is in generally very good overall condition, showing signs of moderate routine field use and long carry.

This dagger has CARL JULIUS KREBS SOLINGEN maker marks and has the name KUTSCHKE hand engraved on the blade.

Karl-Friedrich Kutscheke was a WWI aviator, assigned to the land component of MFJ V.  He is variously credited with either 4 or 7 victories, depending on the source. It was not uncommon for WWI KM aviators to later serve in the Luftwaffe before and during WWII.  Kutscheke passed away in 1980.

It has a deep yellow/orange grip and complete condition with tight wire wrap, including the top and bottom, seen in close-up of the hilt area front and rear.

The condition is very good to near excellent throughout. The scabbard has two dents at the tip area which does not impair function and shows some moderate wear and deep tarnish from age.

This dagger has no maker marks on the blade.

It has a deep yellow/orange grip and in generally very good overall condition with tight wire wrap, including the top and bottom, seen in close-up of the hilt area front and rear. There is a slight chip in the grip at the top rear, not seen in normal carry or display.

The condition is very good to near excellent for the dagger. The scabbard shows some moderate wear and deep tarnish from age.

This dagger has WKC SOLINGEN maker marks on the blade.

It has a very pale yellow grip and complete condition with tight wire wrap, including the top and bottom, seen in these views of the front and rear.

The condition is excellent throughout. The scabbard has no dings or dents and shows virtually no wear. These are close-ups of the scabbard rings and screws. The portapee has some very slight fraying at the collar of the knot that can be easily dressed down.

The gray velvet backed hangers are in excellent overall condition. They have D.R.G.M. and RZM U.E. 10 on the back.  The lower clips are D.R.G.M marked.

This dagger has the two storks and ROBERT KLAAS SOLINGEN maker marks on the blade.

It has a very deep orange grip and complete condition with tight wire wrap, including the top and bottom, seen in close-up of the hilt area front and rear. The blade is in generally very good condition.

The hangers have D.R.G.M., RZM, and U.E. 10 maker marks on the upper metal piece and D.R.G.M on the clips.

The condition is very good to near excellent throughout. The scabbard has no dings or dents and shows some very minor signs of routine wear. The portapee and hangers is near excellent thoughout.

This dagger has ALCOSO SOLINGEN maker marks.

It has an stark white grip and complete condition with tight wire wrap, including the top and bottom, seen in close-up of the hilt area front and rear.

The condition is very good to near excellent throughout. The scabbard has no dings or dents and shows very little wear.

This dagger has no maker marks.

It has an off white grip showing some cracks in the white grip, top and bottom, seen in close-up of the hilt area front and rear.

The condition is near very good throughout. The scabbard has some minor to moderate tarnish but no dings or dents.

This dagger has no maker marked on the plain undecorated blade.

It has an white colored grip and brass fittings, including the pommel and crossguard, and tight twisted wire wrap seen in close-up front and rear. There is considerable evidence of long use and carry.

The blade is in near good condition with uniform darkness throughout.

The hammered brass scabbard shows signs of heavy use, with several hard dings and dents on both sides of the scabbard, apparent in the images.  Both screws are missing at the throat.

This dagger has a WKC and Knight's Helm maker mark on the double sided etched blade.

It has a yellow colored grip and brass fittings, including the pommel and crossguard, and tight twisted wire wrap seen in close-up front and rear. There is moderate to heavy evidence of long use and carry.

The blade is in near very good condition throughout.

The patterned brass scabbard shows moderate signs of use, apparent in the images.  Both screws are present at the throat. There are no significant defects in the scabbard other than deep tarnish from age.  The portapee is in relic condition, frayed throughout.

This dagger has a PAUL WEYERSBERG SOLINGEN maker mark on the double sided etched blade.

It has a yellow-orange colored grip and brass fittings, including the pommel and crossguard, and tight twisted wire wrap seen in close-up front and rear. There is minor to moderate evidence of long use and carry.

The blade is in near very good condition throughout.

The patterned brass scabbard shows minor signs of use, apparent in the images.  Both screws are present at the throat. There are no significant defects in the scabbard.

This dagger has a CARL EICKHORN SOLINGEN maker mark on the double sided etched blade.

It has an ivory white colored grip and brass fittings, including the pommel and crossguard, and tight twisted wire wrap seen in close-up front and rear. There is minor to moderate evidence of long use and carry. The grip has a hairline crack in it at the top rear, as shown.

The blade is in near excellent condition throughout.

The patterned brass scabbard shows minor signs of use, apparent in the images.  Both screws are present at the throat. There are no significant defects in the scabbard.

This dagger has a CARL EICKHORN SOLINGEN maker mark on the double sided etched blade.

It has an ivory white colored grip and brass fittings, including the pommel and crossguard, and tight twisted wire wrap seen in close-up front and rear. There is considerable evidence of long use and carry.

The blade is in near excellent condition throughout.

The patterned brass scabbard shows minor signs of use, apparent in the images.  Both screws are present at the throat. There are no significant defects in the scabbard.  The portapee shows moderate to heavy wear.

This dagger has a CLEMEN & JUNG SOLINGEN maker mark on the double sided etched blade.

It has an ivory white colored grip and brass fittings, including the pommel and crossguard, and tight twisted wire wrap seen in close-up front and rear. There is very minor evidence of long use and carry.

The blade is in near excellent condition throughout.

The patterned brass scabbard shows minor signs of use, apparent in the images.  Both screws are present at the throat. There are no significant defects in the scabbard.  The portapee shows only light wear.

This are Eickhorn squirrel and GES. GESCH. National Eagle maker marks etched on the plain unengraved blade.  The maker marks were not denazified

It has a wooden grip and denazified fittings on the crossguard seen in close-up here.

The blade is in generally pitted and polished condition with some signs of sharpening from when it was cleaned up at the point.  The pommel and crossguard show signs of frequent use.

There are no apparent maker marks on the blade, grip or scabbard.  The knurled grip were not denazified

This is a view of the opposite side, and one of the knife screwed down in the heavy threaded scabbard.

The knife is in excellent overall condition.

This is an Imperial era dagger in a WWII era scabbard.  The Red Cross device is of the WWI era, with a crown surmount.

It measures 14-5/8 inches long, the 9-3/4 inch blade is deeply etched on both sides and not maker marked.

These are views of the front and rear of the grip

The condition is very good to near excellent, with the exception of some bending to the cut-out crown pommel, with some very minor tarnish and routine wear to the gilt finish. The scabbard has minor spotting, as shown.

It measures 8-1/2-inches long. (1/2 scale).  Note the attention to detail, the inlaid brass swastikas front and rear, and the brass ferrule at the base of the unusually shaped grip.  Pommel, grip, ferrule and crossguard are all individual pieces assembled to a highly polished very sharp steel blade.

There are no maker marks.

The condition is near excellent throughout.

Here is an image of the front and back of the grip.

This is a very high-quality detailed scale model of the Army white grip dagger complete with fully detailed pebbled scabbard.

Size: 7-1/2-inches (1/2 scale), with 5 inch blade.  It measures 7-5/8 inches in the scabbard.

Condition: Mint throughout.

Here is an image of the maker mark.

This is a very high-quality detailed scale model of the Army orange grip (front - rear) dagger complete with fully detailed pebbled scabbard.

Size: 7-1/2-inches (1/2 scale), with 5 inch blade.  It measures 7-5/8 inches in the scabbard.

Condition: Near mint throughout, except the rings are no longer present.

Here is an image of the maker mark.

This is a very high-quality detailed scale model of the Army dagger complete with fully detailed pebbled scabbard and portapee with gold bullion braid and metal knot. These are views of the grip area front and rear.

Size: 7-3/8-inches (1/2 scale), with 5-1/8 inch blade.  It measures 8 inches in the scabbard.

The condition is excellent to near mint.

Size: 7-1/2-inches (1/2 scale)

Condition: very good throughout with signs of routine use.

Here is an image of the back.

It measures 8-7/8-inches long overall (1/2 scale).  There are no maker marks on the plain blade.

Condition: very good throughout with signs of routine use.

Here are views of the grip from the front and back.

It measures 7-3/4-inches long overall (1/2 scale).  There are no maker marks on the plain 5-1/4 inch blade.

Condition: very good throughout with signs of routine use, and light to moderate tarnish to the brass from age.

Here are views of the grip from the front and back.

Size: 15-inch

Condition: near-excellent throughout.

The condition is near good plus overall.  Here are several  views of the dagger   1  2  3 .