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German Fire Brigade Dirk, 1920s–30s (Lot: 655)
$ 1,550 fee: 22.5%A typical German Fire Brigade dirk from the late Weimar era to early Third Reich period. The blade is straight, single-edged polished steel with a narrow fuller. The brass crossguard features four faceted terminals resembling the characteristic “fire service” spike design. The grip is black with spiral grooves and brass spacers, topped with a large bulb-shaped brass pommel typical for early fire brigade patterns.
The scabbard is leather-covered with brass throat and tip, matching the pre-war period construction. Overall condition is good: clean blade, evenly patinated brass, and well-preserved leather.
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German Hunting Dagger with Stag Horn Grip and Acorn Decorations (Lot: 654)
$ 1,600 fee: 22.5%A fine German hunting dagger featuring a stag horn grip (Hirschhorn) decorated with three large brass acorn appliqués — a classic motif of traditional hunting weapons. The brass guard is elegantly shaped with curved quillons, showing a pleasing natural patina.
The blade is straight and broad, with high-quality deep etched hunting motifs: forest scenery, deer, dogs — all characteristic of German hunting daggers of the period. Blade condition is excellent, with crisp, clear etching.
The scabbard is leather-covered with brass throat and tip, accompanied by its original leather frog and metal suspension hardware — a feature not always preserved.
A very attractive and well-preserved example of German hunting edged weapons.
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Naval Officer’s Dirk, Germany, Late 19th – Early 20th Century (Lot: 653)
$ 2,950 fee: 22.5%A fine German naval officer’s dirk dating to the late 19th or early 20th century. The grip is carved from bone (or early imitation material) with spiral grooves and topped with a heavy brass pommel in the form of a crown. The brass crossguard features square panels with a raised anchor motif, characteristic of naval service.
The blade is straight, double-edged with decorative fullers, and displays deep etched floral and maritime ornamentation along its length. The etching remains sharp and well-defined.
The scabbard is made entirely of brass with elegant cast decorative elements and two suspension rings. The metal shows an attractive natural patina consistent with age.
Included is the original woven portepee, rarely preserved together with such dirks and adding significant collector value.
A well-preserved example of early German naval edged weapons.
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Candlestick Made from Parts of a German Naval Sword (Lot: 652)
$ 495 fee: 22.5%An unusual decorative object — a candlestick crafted from genuine components of a naval sword. It incorporates original sword elements such as the naval-themed hilt (anchor motif on the guard, brass pommel), etched blade, and brass scabbard fittings with typical maritime ornamentation.
Such repurposed items were often produced as souvenir or presentation pieces from decommissioned naval weapons, especially in the late 19th to early 20th century. The transformation is done neatly, retaining the sword’s distinct maritime character while adapting it for use as a candlestick.
A unique maritime-themed antique decorative piece.
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Soviet Navy Dirk, Model 1955 (ZiK, Zlatoust) (Lot: 623)
$ 325 fee: 22.5%Officer’s dirk of the USSR Navy, Model 1955. Polished blade with factory etching and maker’s mark ZiK (Zlatoust Tool Plant), dated 1977. Light-colored grip with brass fittings, pommel decorated with the Soviet state emblem. Classic brass crossguard. Black scabbard with brass mounts and suspension rings. An original complete example, showing honest age wear and natural patina, with no restoration.
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Reich Finance Administration dagger for Customs Officers. (Lot: 584)
$ 2,850 fee: 22.5%Clean blade by the maker “E.&F. Hörster Solingen”, aluminum fittings, dark green leather-covered grip with intact wire wrapping, also dark green leather-covered scabbard with aluminum fittings, no visible damage, with a simple Wehrmacht portepee. A very well-preserved dagger showing only minor signs of age.
