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  SA Service Dagger (Early type). [Edward Wusthof]. Rarity 5/10 (Lot: 1396)

  Officially adopted in 1933, this SA (Sturmabteilung) storm trooper dagger represents a characteristic example of Third Reich service edged weapons. The blade features the distinctive double-edged form and bears the legendary motto “Alles für Deutschland.” The grip is crafted from brown wood, adorned with the SA emblem and eagle, while the metal scabbard is finished in the same brown color.

  The early type SA/NSKK daggers were produced from 1933 to 1936 and are distinguished by characteristic construction features. The scabbard and grip fittings are made of nickel silver (neusilber); the quality of parts fitting and the anodized scabbard finish set these examples apart from later production runs. Early specimens are particularly valued by collectors due to their high manufacturing quality and historical significance as the first service daggers of the storm troopers.

  The blade was manufactured by Edward Wüsthof, a German firm from Solingen specializing in edged weapons production. The company was one of the authorized manufacturers of service daggers for the SA storm troopers and the National Socialist Motor Corps (NSKK) during the Third Reich period.

  Rarity category 5 out of 10 according to the Ralf Siegert classification.

  $ 1,735 fee: 22.5%
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  SS Dagger, Model 1933. (RZM type). [Carl Spitzer]. Stamp – M7/91. (Lot: 1395)

  The first official edged weapon of the Schutzstaffel (SS), approved in 1933, was designed based on 16th-century Swiss daggers known as Holbein daggers. In appearance, it closely resembled the SA dagger, which was introduced at nearly the same time. The blade bore the motto “Meine Ehre heißt Treue” (“My Honor is Loyalty”), which became one of the principal symbols of the SS. In the early years of the organization, the dagger was regarded not only as a uniform accessory and symbol of SS membership, but also as a personal edged weapon that its owner could use if necessary.

  The RZM type represents a category of German daggers from the Third Reich period, manufactured under the supervision of the Reichszeugmeisterei, the Reich Equipment Office of the NSDAP. Items in this category were marked with a special RZM code and manufacturer number instead of the traditional maker’s trademark; this system was introduced to standardize and ensure quality control of Party edged weapons. RZM-type daggers are distinguished by their more uniform construction. This example bears the marking M7/91, indicating the specific manufacturer.

  Carl Spitzer was located in Solingen and specialized in the production of daggers, dirks, and bladed weapons for various organizations of the Third Reich, including SS and SA units. The firm’s products were distinguished by high manufacturing quality and characteristic markings indicating the manufacturer’s name and place of production. Carl Spitzer products are of considerable collector interest due to their relative rarity and quality of craftsmanship.

  $ 6,475 fee: 22.5%
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  Miniature Naval Dagger, Model 1938 [Coppel Alexander {Alcoso} Solingen]. Mint. (Lot: 1394)

  A miniature of the 1938 pattern naval dirk represents a scaled-down replica of the regulation edged weapon issued to the command personnel of the German Navy. Such miniature replicas are extremely rare, making them particularly desirable for serious collectors.

  The piece was manufactured by the firm Alexander Coppel & Co., known under the trademark Alcoso (an abbreviation of Alexander Coppel Solingen). The company was founded in Solingen in 1821 and was one of the city’s oldest manufacturers of edged weapons. The enterprise produced a wide range of bladed weapons, including bayonets, sabres, swords, and dirks, fulfilling both military and government contracts. Several variants of maker’s marks can be found on the firm’s products.

  Mint condition represents the highest preservation category for German edged weapons from the pre-1945 period and characterizes items showing no significant signs of use, storage wear, or restoration. The specimen retains its original factory blade polish, intact nickel plating or bluing, pristine condition of the grip and scabbard without rubbing, scratches, or corrosion. Edged weapons in Mint condition are extremely rare, as the majority of examples were in active service, and represent the maximum collectible value.

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  Naval dagger, Model 1938 [Paul Weyersberg]. (Lot: 1393)

  A modernized version of the 1929 pattern dirk issued to the German naval forces, this piece represents a characteristic example of Kriegsmarine regulation edged weaponry. The primary external distinction of the new model was the replacement of the spherical pommel with a pommel in the form of the state eagle, brought into conformity with the symbolism of the Third Reich period. Despite this modification, the dirk retained the overall construction and distinctive design of the 1929 model, remaining an element of the dress uniform for Kriegsmarine officers.

  The firm Paul Weyersberg & Co. was a German manufacturer of edged weapons located in Solingen. The enterprise produced a wide range of military and regulation edged weapons, including bayonets, sabers, swords, and daggers. Paul Weyersberg products were used by various military, state, and party organizations in Germany. The firm’s pieces can be found from the German Empire and Weimar Republic periods, as well as from the Third Reich period. During the Third Reich, the firm was assigned RZM code M7/43, while in the military manufacturer code system the designation “crs” was used. The trademark “Paul Weyersberg & Co. Solingen” is also widely encountered on the firm’s pieces.

  $ 1,245 fee: 22.5%
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  German Army Dagger, Model 1935 [WKC]. (Lot: 1392)

  Officially introduced on 4 May 1935 concurrently with the restoration of Germany’s armed forces, this model was intended for officers of the Army (Heer) and constituted an integral part of dress and walking-out uniform. The dagger was worn with the appropriate officer’s uniform and quickly became one of the principal symbols of the Wehrmacht officer corps. Its owners included officers of all branches of the land forces, including general officers, and production continued until 1942. Owing to this extended period of manufacture, the Model 1935 Army dagger became the most widely produced German officer’s dagger of the Third Reich era and today remains one of the most popular areas of collecting German edged weapons.

  Manufactured by WKC (Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie), one of the oldest and most prestigious arms manufacturers in Solingen, established in 1883 through the merger of two historic firms. The company was a major supplier of edged weapons to the German Army, producing army daggers and sabres of the highest quality bearing a distinctive maker’s mark. WKC products were distinguished by superb blade finishing, impeccable polishing, and precise conformity to regulation patterns, making them particularly valuable to collectors.

  $ 1,075 fee: 22.5%
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  Luftwaffe Dagger, Model 1937 (aluminum fittings). [Carl Eickhorn]. Stamp – Carl Eickhorn. (Lot: 1391)

  Officer’s Dress Dagger Model 1937 was introduced as the new pattern of ceremonial edged weapon for the officer corps of the German Air Force. It replaced the Model 1935 and remained the standard Luftwaffe officer’s dagger until the end of World War II.

  The aluminum version represents a distinct variety of edged weapons of the DLV, NSFK, and Luftwaffe organizations, where this lightweight metal was used for manufacturing hilt components, scabbards, or decorative elements. The use of aluminum was dictated by both aesthetic considerations and the conservation of strategic materials under wartime conditions.

  The Carl Eickhorn company, whose maker’s mark is present on the example offered here, was founded in Solingen in 1865 and became one of the largest manufacturers of edged weapons in Germany. The trademark featuring a squirrel (Eichhörnchen) served as a guarantee of the highest quality products. During the Third Reich period, the firm produced a wide range of regulation edged weapons: daggers for all branches of the armed forces, SA and SS daggers, NPEA, NSFK, and TeNo daggers, as well as dress daggers, sabers, and swords. Carl Eickhorn products are distinguished by superior steel quality and meticulous finishing, and they are highly valued by collectors today.

  $ 1,295 fee: 22.5%

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