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  Luftwaffe Dagger, Model 1935 (nickel-silver fittings). [Stöcker & Co. SMF]. Stamp – SMF. (Lot: 1379)

  Officially established on 10 March 1935 alongside the creation of the German Air Force, this dagger was intended for Luftwaffe career personnel in accordance with the established uniform regulations and represented the first official edged weapon of the new branch of the armed forces. Notably, the dagger’s design was based on the earlier Deutscher Luftsportverband (DLV) dagger, the German Air Sports Association, which in the early 1930s effectively served as a cover organization for training future Luftwaffe personnel. For this reason, the early Luftwaffe dagger retained many features of the DLV dagger and is considered a transitional model in the development of German aviation edged weapons.

  The fittings made of nickel silver (German silver) are characteristic of early examples, typically manufactured before 1936. Due to limited production runs, high manufacturing quality, and distinguished appearance, such pieces are traditionally valued by collectors more highly than later variants.

  The manufacturer was Stöcker & Co. SMF, a German metalworking company from Solingen that specialized in producing edged weapons for aviation organizations of the Third Reich. The firm produced daggers for the DLV, NSFK, and Luftwaffe, distinguished by the high quality of their blades and fittings. The blade bears the characteristic “SMF” mark, confirming the item’s origin.

  Starting bid: $ 2,195
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  Luftwaffe Dagger, Model 1935 (1st Model). [Stöcker & Co. SMF]. (Lot: 1378)

  Officially established on 10 March 1935 concurrently with the creation of the German Air Force, this dagger was intended for Luftwaffe career personnel in accordance with the established uniform regulations and represented the first official edged weapon of the new branch of the armed forces. Notably, the dagger’s design was based on the earlier Deutscher Luftsportverband (DLV) dagger, the German Air Sports Association, which in the early 1930s effectively served as a cover organization for training future Luftwaffe personnel. For this reason, the early Luftwaffe dagger retained many features of the DLV dagger and is considered a transitional model in the development of German aviation edged weapons.

  Manufactured by Stöcker & Co., a German metalworking company from Solingen that produced edged weapons for aviation organizations of the Third Reich. The company specialized in the production of daggers for the DLV, NSFK, and Luftwaffe, distinguished by the high quality of their blades and fittings. Items were marked with the “SMF” stamp; this specimen belongs to the first model of daggers produced by this manufacturer.

  Starting bid: $ 1,475
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  Luftwaffe Dagger, Model 1937 (2nd Model). (Lot: 1377)

  A Luftwaffe officer’s dagger, Model 1937, complete with metal scabbard. The grip is crafted from white plastic featuring characteristic spiral fluting wrapped with twisted wire. The spherical pommel is adorned with a relief depiction of oak leaves with a gilded swastika at the center. The crossguard is designed in the form of a flying eagle clutching a swastika in its talons. The blade is steel, double-edged, with a diamond-shaped cross-section. The metal scabbard is fitted with two hanging bands with suspension rings, decorated with an oak leaf ornament. The scabbard tip is embellished with a relief depiction of oak leaves.

  Starting bid: $ 745
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  Combat knife, Model 1942 Trench Knife (Grabendolch), Germany, World War I (Lot: 1381)

  The Nahkampfmesser combat knife, Model 1942, was officially adopted by the German armed forces in 1942. It was intended for use by military personnel across various branches of service and was distinguished by its simple, robust, and technologically efficient design.

  Unlike ceremonial edged weapons, the Nahkampfmesser was an exclusively utilitarian item. It served as a combat knife, a tool for fieldwork, and an element of the soldier’s individual equipment.

  The Nahkampfmesser was manufactured by numerous German enterprises; however, maker’s marks on the blades are encountered extremely rarely.

  During excavations at Second World War battle sites, Nahkampfmesser knives are regularly discovered both along the lines of direct combat engagement and among the personal effects of military personnel. However, examples in good or excellent condition are extremely rare, as these knives continued to be widely used by the civilian population after the war, resulting in significant wear and loss of their original condition.

  Starting bid: $ 365
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  German Sword, pre-1918 Cavalry. Lion head [M. Neumann Berlin] Family Coat of Arms. Damascus steel, etching, gilding. (Lot: 1382)

  Cavalry edged weapons of the German Empire were intended for officers and enlisted men of dragoon, cuirassier, uhlan, hussar, and other cavalry regiments, remaining in service until the end of the First World War in 1918. This category includes sabers, pallasches, and other examples of bladed weapons that formed an integral part of German cavalry equipment. The presented German saber, dating to before 1918, serves as an excellent example of officer armament from the Imperial period.

  The most distinctive feature of many officer cavalry sabers is the pommel in the form of a lion’s head, one of the most recognizable symbols of German edged weapons from the Imperial period. This model gained widespread use in German armies of the 19th century, particularly among cavalry and infantry officers, and to this day remains a desirable acquisition for serious collectors.

  The firm M. Neumann, Berlin was a German supplier of military equipment and edged weapons in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The enterprise was located in Berlin and supplied sabers, pallasches, bayonets, and other military items for the German army, earning a reputation as a reliable manufacturer of quality officer weapons.

  A coat of arms on the blade or hilt of a German saber indicates that the weapon belonged to a member of a noble house or aristocratic family. Such examples were made to individual order and were frequently embellished with a motto, initials, or a crown of the appropriate rank. The presence of a family coat of arms significantly enhances the historical and collectible value of the piece, as in certain cases it allows identification of the specific owner and tracing of the weapon’s provenance.

  The blade is forged from Damascus steel and decorated with ornamental etching and gilding. This combination of materials and techniques is characteristic of the most prestigious examples of ceremonial and presentation edged weapons, making this specimen particularly attractive to discerning connoisseurs of German military antiques.

  Starting bid: $ 7,875
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  Honor Presentation Saber for Outstanding Marksmanship of the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht (OKW) 1930. [WKC]. (Lot: 1380)

  Honorary Award Sabre “For Outstanding Achievements in Marksmanship” ranks among the most prestigious state awards of Germany in the period before 1939. Such sabres were presented to military personnel for outstanding results in marksmanship training and represented not a prize for placing in competition, but rather the sole honorary award for the best marksman of the competition. Unlike most richly decorated ceremonial sabres manufactured through private commissions, these blades were official state award weapons. Each was associated with a specific award presentation, making such items considerably rarer and more valuable to collectors. The tradition of such awards existed during the Reichswehr era and continued into the Wehrmacht period. OKW sabres were produced from 1935 to 1937 without the swastika, and from 1938 a new variant appeared featuring an eagle on the crossguard. All award sabres of this type were manufactured exclusively with Damascus steel blades. The blades featured rich etched ornamentation as well as inscriptions indicating the name, rank, and type of weapon with which outstanding results were demonstrated. Depending on the manufacturer and production period, the design could vary slightly. A common characteristic of original examples is also the presence of military acceptance stamps confirming their official state origin.

  The year of the sabre’s production (1930) is attested by corresponding markings on the blade. Thus, this example dates to the Reichswehr period and was manufactured before the establishment of the Wehrmacht.

  The manufacturer was WKC (Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie), one of the oldest and most respected arms manufactories in Solingen, founded in 1883 through the merger of two historic production facilities. The company was a major supplier of edged weapons for the German army, producing army daggers and sabres of the highest quality bearing their distinctive mark. WKC products were distinguished by superb blade finishing, impeccable polishing, and precise conformity to regulation patterns, making them particularly valuable to collectors.

  Starting bid: $ 5,475
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  Mauser rifle bayonet (1934-1945). 1941 – cul 41. [E.Pack & S]. Unsharpened blade. Matching numbers. (Lot: 1389)

  The S84/98 bayonet is one of the most recognizable symbols of the German soldier during World War II. Representing a further development of the earlier S84/98 model, it was adopted as the standard bayonet for the Mauser Karabiner 98k carbine and was mass-produced by the German weapons industry. Due to its widespread use, this bayonet remained in service with the Wehrmacht throughout World War II and today represents one of the most popular collecting areas for German edged weapons.

  The “cul 41” marking indicates that the bayonet was manufactured in 1941 at the E. Pack & Sohn factory (E.Pack & S marking) in Solingen, where the letters “cul” represent the military manufacturer’s code assigned under the system for concealing German weapons enterprises. This period is characterized by mass production of K98k bayonets for Wehrmacht needs during the expansion of military operations on the Eastern Front.

  The blade of this example was never sharpened, which is of particular value to collectors as it indicates minimal combat use or warehouse storage of the item. The absence of resharpening marks preserves the original blade geometry, significantly increasing the collectible value of the specimen.

  Matching numbers on the blade and scabbard confirm their original pairing from the time of manufacture. Such examples are encountered considerably less frequently due to combat losses and postwar reassembly; therefore, they command higher collectible value among collectors of German edged weapons.

  Starting bid: $ 735
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  Mauser rifle bayonet (1934-1945). 1943 – ffc 43. [F. Herder A Sn]. Unsharpened blade. (Lot: 1387)

  The S84/98 bayonet is one of the most recognizable symbols of the German soldier during the Second World War. Representing a further development of the earlier S84/98 model, it was adopted as the standard bayonet for the Mauser Karabiner 98k carbine and was mass-produced by the German arms industry. Due to its widespread use, this bayonet remained in service with the Wehrmacht throughout the Second World War and today represents one of the most popular collecting areas for German edged weapons.

  The “ffc 43” marking indicates that the bayonet was manufactured in 1943 at the Friedrich Herder Abr. Sohn factory in Solingen, which operated under a code designation within the Third Reich’s military secrecy system. This period is characterized by mass production of K98k bayonets for Wehrmacht requirements under conditions of total war. The “ffc” stamp belongs to the three-letter production codes introduced by the German military authority to conceal information about the locations of defense enterprises.

  F. Herder A. Sn. (full name Friedr. Herder Abraham Sohn) is a renowned German cutlery manufactory from Solingen, founded in 1727. The company was one of the largest edged weapons manufacturers in Germany, fulfilling state contracts for bayonet production for the Prussian and subsequently the German army.

  The blade of this example has not been sharpened, which is of particular value to collectors as it indicates minimal combat use or warehouse storage. The absence of resharpening marks preserves the original blade geometry, substantially increasing the collectible value of the specimen.

  Starting bid: $ 225
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  Mauser rifle bayonet (1934-1945). 1940 – cvl 40 WKC 40. [WKC]. Unsharpened blade. (Lot: 1388)

  The legendary S84/98 bayonet is one of the most recognizable symbols of the German soldier during World War II. Representing a further development of the earlier S84/98 model, it was adopted as the standard bayonet for the Mauser Karabiner 98k carbine and was mass-produced by the German weapons industry. Due to its widespread distribution, this bayonet remained in service with the Wehrmacht throughout World War II and today represents one of the most popular areas of German edged weapons collecting.

  This 1940-dated example is of particular interest from an attribution standpoint. WKC bayonets from this period are characterized by the existence of two marking variants: early in the year, blades were produced with the traditional WKC company trademark; however, the manufacturer later transitioned to the letter code “cvl,” introduced as part of a system of anonymous manufacturer designations aimed at limiting the identification of military contractors. Thus, both variants date to 1940 and reflect a transitional period in the marking system of the German weapons industry, presenting additional interest for collectors.

  The manufacturer WKC (Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie) is rightfully considered one of the oldest and most prestigious weapons manufacturers in Solingen. Founded in 1883 through the merger of two renowned workshops, the company was the largest supplier of bayonets to the German army from the late 19th century onward, producing a wide range of models from Mauser rifle bayonets to dress examples.

  The collectible appeal of this example is substantially enhanced by the fact that the blade was never sharpened. Bayonets with unsharpened blades are of particular value to collectors, as they indicate minimal combat use or depot storage of the item. The absence of resharpening marks preserves the original blade geometry, which significantly increases the collectible value of the specimen.

  Starting bid: $ 225
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  Mauser rifle bayonet (1934-1945). [Unidentified manufacturer]. Unsharpened blade. (Lot: 1386)

  Model 1884/98 bayonet for the Mauser K98k carbine, complete with metal scabbard. The handle features Bakelite grips with characteristic checkering. The blade is single-edged with a fuller; the ricasso bears serial number 9259 and the letter code ‘k’. The pommel displays Wehrmacht military acceptance stamps WaA253 and WaA268. The metal scabbard has a ball-shaped tip, with markings on the throat including the ‘1937’ production year designation. The bayonet is in good collectible condition with age-appropriate patina.

  Starting bid: $ 215
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  Mauser rifle bayonet (1934-1945). Non-matching numbers. (Lot: 1383)

  Model 1884/98 bayonet for the Mauser 98k rifle, complete with metal scabbard. The grip is fitted with walnut wood scales, secured by two screws. The blade ricasso bears the manufacturer’s mark “crs” (E. & F. Hörster, Solingen). The pommel is stamped with the acceptance mark “25u”. The scabbard is engraved with the regimental marking “J.R.14” (14th Infantry Regiment), indicating the bayonet’s assignment to a specific Wehrmacht military unit. The single-edged blade features a characteristic fuller and retains its original polish.

  Starting bid: $ 185
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  Mauser rifle bayonet (1934-1945). 1943 – fnj 43. Non-matching numbers. (Lot: 1384)

  A legendary “calling card” of the German soldier during World War II, this is a modernized variant of the S84/98 bayonet, created specifically for the famous Mauser Gewehr 98 rifle. This edged weapon was mass-produced by the German arms industry and remained in service with the Wehrmacht throughout the entire period of World War II.

  The marking “fnj 43” on the blade indicates that the bayonet was manufactured in 1943 at the Alexander Coppel GmbH factory located in Solingen. The letter code “fnj” served as the secret designation for the enterprise within the Wehrmacht coding system, which in itself is of interest to military history researchers. This period is characterized by the mass production of K98k bayonets for the needs of the Eastern Front, where the demand for weapons was particularly acute. It should be noted that the serial numbers on the bayonet’s components do not match, indicating assembly from parts of different origins (a practice characteristic of wartime production) and lending the specimen additional collector’s uniqueness.

  Starting bid: $ 185
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  Mauser rifle bayonet (1934-1945). 1942 – ddl 42. [Jos Corts]. (Lot: 1385)

  A true “calling card” of the German soldier during World War II, this bayonet represents a modernized variant of the S84/98 model, created specifically for use with the Mauser Gewehr 98 rifle. Mass-produced by the German weapons industry, it remained in service with the Wehrmacht throughout the entire period of World War II.

  The “ddl 42” marking on the blade definitively identifies this bayonet as a 1942 production item, manufactured at the Jos Corts facility in Solingen. This production code belongs to the coding system used by German military enterprises during World War II. Bayonets bearing this marking were produced for arming K98k carbines and represent significant collecting interest as examples of mass military production of the Third Reich.

  The Jos Corts company was located in Solingen, the traditional center of German blade manufacturing with centuries of history. The company specialized in the production of edged weapons and bayonets, supplying products for the needs of the German army in the late 19th and first half of the 20th century. The “Jos Corts” marking is found on bayonets of various models, including bayonets for Mauser rifles, and is considered relatively rare among collectors, which adds additional appeal to this particular example.

  Starting bid: $ 185
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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.

  Starting bid: $ 6,445
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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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  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.

  Starting bid: $ 1,715

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