Third Reich Daggers & Axis Weapons
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(18+yrs 0nly - proof of age required) We no longer ship weapons overseas, although overseas customers are welcome to buy & collect UK business addresses only - add postage & packaging, rate C, if required ref: trw-sadagmm2-bi SA Dagger - 1933 pattern transitional period dagger - Maker mark "EICKHORN" 1938 RZM mark M7/66 for Carl Eickhorn Solingen, MsCARR rarity level 1 (1 being the most common and 10 the most rare) - plated fittings - scabbard with original finish. The blade is original with some age staining and some cross graining still evident on both sides - crack free grip - very slight bubbling to the crossguard - undented scabbard with original enamelled finish in pristine condition - scabbard ball is undamaged. - any inspection welcome, viewing recommended. [Fc] Blade Length: 8.75ins (22cm) Overall length: 14.75ins (37.5cm) |
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(18+yrs 0nly - proof of age required) We no longer ship weapons overseas, although overseas customers are welcome to buy & collect - UK business addresses only - add postage & packaging, rate C, if required ref: trw-sadg2mm-cd Early SA Dagger manufactured 1933/34 including brown 3 piece hanger - 1933 pattern - anodised scabbard - tiger stripped grip - Maker mark "E.P. & S." for Ernst Pack & Son of Solingen, MsCARR rarity level 1 (1 being the most common and 10 the most rare) - solid cupronickle fittings in excellent condition - crossguard bearing group mark Nrh for Niederrhein Original, uncleaned, untampered with condition - Dent free scabbard retaining its original anodised finish with some minor marks to the ball tip - Blade retains the vast majority of the cross graining on both sides - undamaged, crack free grip retaining its original finish - hanger leather and metalwork in good, undamaged condition - any inspection welcome, viewing recommended [F.Ec] Blade Length: 8.75ins (22cm) Overall length: 14.75ins (37.5cm) |
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(18+yrs 0nly - proof of age required) We no longer ship weapons overseas, although overseas customers are welcome to buy & collect UK business addresses only - add postage & packaging, rate B, if required ref: trw-sadagmm-bj SA Dagger - Early 1933 pattern - Maker mark "Hugo Koller Solingen" - MsCARR rarity level 5 (1 being the most common and 10 the most rare) - solid crossguard with gruppe mark "Nrh" for Niederrhein . The blade in used condition with pitting evident - crack free grip with slight chip to rear - scabbard undented with very little of the original finish remaining but could be restored - fittings in good condition - any inspection welcome, viewing recommended. Realistically priced. [C.AcAHEd] Blade Length: 8.75ins (22cm) Overall length: 14.75ins (37.5cm) |
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(18+yrs 0nly - proof of age required) We no longer ship weapons overseas, although overseas customers are welcome to buy & collect UK business addresses only - add postage & packaging, rate C, if required ref: trw-sadagmm-ca SA Dagger - 1933 pattern transitional period dagger - Maker mark "KLITTERMANN & MOOG" 1939 RZM mark M7/29 for Klittermann & Moog GmbH of Solingen, MsCARR rarity level 5 (1 being the most common and 10 the most rare) - solid fittings in excellent condition - scabbard with original finish. The blade is original with some age staining and some cross graining still evident on both sides - crack free grip - scabbard with small dent and with original finish in excellent condition - dented scabbard ball - crossguard bearing group mark Nrh for Niederrhein - any inspection welcome, viewing recommended. [Fc] Blade Length: 8.75ins (22cm) Overall length: 14.75ins (37.5cm) |
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(18+yrs 0nly - proof of age required) We no longer ship weapons overseas, although overseas customers are welcome to buy & collect UK business addresses only - add postage & packaging, rate C, if required ref: trw-sadagmm-ce SA Dagger - early 1933 pattern dagger - Maker mark "CHRISTIANSWERK" for rare maker Gebruder Christians of Solingen-Nord, - solid fittings in excellent, uncleaned condition - scabbard fittings original, paint finish has been restored. The blade is in excellent condition retaining most of the cross graining on both sides - crack free grip - scabbard dent free - dented scabbard ball - crossguard bearing group mark Nrh for Niederrhein - any inspection welcome, viewing recommended. [E.BEc] Blade Length: 8.75ins (22cm) Overall length: 14.75ins (37.5cm) |
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ref: trw-sadagmm3-bi SA Dagger - Early 1933 pattern period dagger - Maker mark "AUG. MERTEN Ww" for August Merten of Solingen, MsCARR rarity level 3 (1 being the most common and 10 the most rare) - solid fittings - scabbard original enamel finish. Blade in excellent aged condition with some cross graining evdent - nice graining to the grip - solid fittings in excellent condition - crossguard bearing group mark Ho for Hochland - undented scabbard retaining the original red/brown enamelled finish, - any inspection welcome, viewing recommended. [Fc.C.IEc] Blade Length: 8.75ins (22cm) Overall length: 14.75ins (37.5cm) |
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(18+yrs 0nly - proof of age required) We no longer ship weapons overseas, although overseas customers are welcome to buy & collect UK business addresses only - add postage & packaging, rate C, if required ref: trw-sadg3mm-ca SA Dagger - 1933 pattern early period dagger - We are confident that this is the original scabbard to the dagger as the fit is perfect and this maker uses a non standard length blade and scabbard but are unable to explain why it has two unit numbers - Member's Unit Number "14/1088." stamped on the scabbard and 14/34173 on the crossguard - Maker mark "E.P.& S. for Ernst Pack & Sohne" of Solingen, MsCARR rarity level 1 (1 being the most common and 10 the most rare) - solid cupronickle fittings in excellent condition - crossguard bearing group mark Nrh for Niederrhein - Dent free scabbard with refurbished paint finish and undamaged ball tip Blade has minor age staining with most of the cross graining remaining on both sides - crack free grip - any inspection welcome, viewing recommended [D.Bc] ssdgbxmmd1-cd Blade Length: 8.75ins (22.2cm) Overall length: 14.75ins (37.5cm) |
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ref: tr-rohmdaggerf-0317 Rohm SA Dagger with full original inscription "In Herzlicher Freundschaft Ernst Rohm" (In heartfelt comradeship, Ernst Rohm) to the rear of the blade - Standard 1933 Pattern - Maker marked for maker "Anton Wingen Jr. of Solingen" MsCARR rarity level 3 (1 being the most common and 10 the most rare) - solid nickle fittings - Gruppe mark "Nrh" for Neiderrhein Overall excellent condition - blade totally undamaged just the usual slider marks - scabbard dark red/brown oxide finish with much of the original lacquer in evidence - Grip is a lovely dark, crack free example and retains its perfect fit - multiple authentication, any inspection welcome, viewing recommended. Blade Length: 8.75ins (22cm) Overall length: 15ins (38.1cm) |
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ref: trw-nskkdg5-ag NSKK Dagger - Standard 1933 Pattern - late period dagger - maker mark "RZM M7/70" for David Malsch of Steinbach - MsCARR rarity level 10 for exceptionally rare - solid cupronickle fittings - scabbard original black enamel finish The NSKK (Nationalsozialistisches Kraftfahrkorps / National Socialist Motor Corps) 1931 to 1945, originally part of the SA becoming independant in 1935 providing transport and back up supporting the troops and armed forces. An all original - grip itself is crack free - the blade is original and undamaged with some age staining - unusually the scabbard ball is undamaged and no dents to the scabbard - paintwork to the scabbard has been renovated - any inspection welcome [Dc/rFd CA.Ed] Blade Length: 8.75ins (22cm) Overall length: 15ins (38.1cm) |
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ref: trw-ssdagger2f-0917 SS Dagger 1933 Pattern - rare maker marked "Gottlieb Hammeresfahr" of Solingen-Foche The front of the blade inscribed with the SS motto "Meine Ehre Heist Treue" (My honour is called loyalty) Acid blued scabbard, the original early applied finish The rear of the lower crossguard has the letters "III" stamped the district stamp for the Berlin area Vertical Hanger maker marked "DPGM" Early example of this rare dagger- superb undamaged blade retaining all of the original cross graining - crack free undamaged grip - any inspection welcome and viewing recommended. Blade Length: 8.75ins (22cm) Overall length: 15ins (38.1cm) |
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ref: trw-ssdgbxmm-cd SS Dagger 1933 Pattern including display case - RZM 1196/38SS thought to be for maker "Edward Wusthof Dreizackwerk" of Solingen The front of the blade inscribed with the SS motto "Meine Ehre Heist Treue" (My honour is called loyalty) Scabbard retaining 99% of the original black paint. Late example of this rare dagger - plated fittings - excellent undamaged blade retaining all of the original cross graining - Overall in superb original condition. - Any inspection welcome and viewing recommended. Blade Length: 8.75ins (22cm) Overall length: 15ins (38.1cm) [AI.EcAm] |
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ref: trw-ssdagmm-bg SS Dagger 1933 Pattern - RZM M7/37 RZM1051/38 for maker "Robert Klass" of Solingen The front of the blade inscribed with the SS motto "Meine Ehre Heist Treue" (My honour is called loyalty) Scabbard retaining 95% of the original black paint. Late example of this rare dagger - solid nickle fittings - excellent undamaged blade retaining all of the original cross graining - crack free grip with slight chip to the rear - Overall in superb original condition. - Any inspection welcome and viewing recommended. Blade Length: 8.75ins (22cm) Overall length: 15ins (38.1cm) [ABcAE.Ec] |
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ref: trw-ssdgmm-cd SS Dagger 1933 Pattern including black 3 part hanger - dagger dated 1938 - a transitional period dagger bearing both the makers mark and the RZM mark - rear of the blade marked "RZM 941/38SS" for maker "Eickhorn" of Solingen, the front of the blade inscribed with the SS motto "Meine Ehre Heist Treue" (My honour is called loyalty) - main hanger part stamped "RZM M5/303", D-ring stamped "RZM M5/93" and leather marked "RZM L2/5/37" Dent free scabbard retaining the original black paint, ball tip undamaged, ageing to the paint finish - solid nickle fittings - excellent undamaged blade retaining all of the original cross graining - no damage or cracks to the wood of the grip, bears the usual, minor scratches etc. that one would expect for a dagger of this age - both hanger metal work and leather in nicely aged condition with no damage - overall in superb original condition. - Any inspection welcome and viewing recommended. Blade Length: 8.75ins (22cm) Overall length: 15ins (38.1cm) [A.IEcACc] |
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ref: trw-ssdagmm-bi SS Dagger 1936 Pattern The front of the blade inscribed with the SS motto "Meine Ehre Heist Treue" (My honour is called loyalty) Solid Nickle fittings to the dagger with the usual plated steel fittings to the scabbard. To qualify for wearing the chained version of this dagger it was necessary to be an officer or to have at least 3 years service as an enlisted man. The dagger is totally original - The scabbard has suffered some corrosion at some stage and has been reblued in accordance with its original finish - The fittings have been replated with some evidence of pitting remaining. Blade in excellent condition, still retaining much of its original cross graining - Grip in excellent condition - one very minor dent to rear of scabbard - any inspection welcome and viewing recommended. Blade Length: 8.75ins (22cm) Overall length: 15ins (38.1cm) [AA.FEcCE.Fc] |
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(18+yrs 0nly - proof of age required) We no longer ship weapons overseas, although overseas customers are welcome to buy & collect UK business addresses only - add postage & packaging, rate C, if required ref: trw-heerdgmm-cc A Third Reich Heer (Army) Officer's dress dagger 1935 pattern - White phenol resin grip Maker marked "Fridericus" for maker Gebr Wester of Solingen - Blade in excellent aged condition - No cracks in the grip - Scabbard with almost all of the original plating still intact - [EDd] Blade Length: 10.25ins (26cm) Overall length: 15.75ins (40cm) |
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(18+yrs 0nly - proof of age required) We no longer ship weapons overseas, although overseas customers are welcome to buy & collect UK business addresses only - add postage & packaging, rate C, if required ref: trw-heerdag2mm-ca A Third Reich Heer (Army) Officer's dress dagger 1935 pattern - Rich Amber phenol resin grip Maker marked "WKC" for maker Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie AG of Solingen - Blade in superb condition - Crack free grip - Unpolished, undented scabbard with most of the original plating still intact - [Fc] Blade Length: 10.25ins (26cm) Overall length: 15.75ins (40cm) |
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ref: trw-heerdagf-ah A Third Reich Heer (Army) Officer's dress dagger 1935 pattern - Lovely early rich amber phenol resin grip Exceptional original undamaged aged condition - No cracks in the grip - No dents to the scabbard - most of the original plating still intact - the majority of the cross graining to the blade still clearly visible [C.Ec/B.BE] Blade Length: 10.25ins (26cm) Overall length: 15.625ins (39.5cm) |
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(18+yrs 0nly - proof of age required) We no longer ship weapons overseas, although overseas customers are welcome to buy & collect UK business addresses only - add postage & packaging, rate C, if required ref: trw-heerdgmm-bi A Third Reich Heer (Army) Officer's dress dagger 1935 pattern - Light honey phenol resin grip Maker marked "WMW WAFFEN" for maker Max Weyersberg Solingen - Blade in excellent condition with cross graining evident along full length on both sides - No cracks in the grip - Unpolished scabbard is undented with most of the original plating still intact - [C.Fc] Blade Length: 10.25ins (26cm) Overall length: 15.75ins (40cm) |
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(18+yrs 0nly - proof of age required) We no longer ship weapons overseas, although overseas customers are welcome to buy & collect UK business addresses only - add postage & packaging, rate C, if required ref: trw-kmdgmm-cb An early example of a Third Reich Kriegsmarine Officer's Dirk - maker mark for "Eickhorn" of Solingen - solid Tombak fittings Blade in excellent condition - grip wiring intact - release mechanism fully working - scabbard in good condition. Blade Length: 9.9ins (25cm) Overall length: 16.5ins (42cm) [DDd] |
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ref: trw-kmdgmm2-cb An early example of a Third Reich Kriegsmarine Officer's Dirk - maker mark for "Eickhorn" of Solingen - solid Tombak fittings Blade in excellent condition - grip wiring intact - release mechanism fully working - scabbard in good condition. Blade Length: 9.9ins (25cm) Overall length: 16.5ins (42cm) [DDdB.CEc] |
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ref: trw-kmdgmm-cc An early example of a Third Reich Kriegsmarine Officer's Dirk - maker mark "WKC" for Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie AG of Solingen - solid Tombak fittings Blade in excellent condition - grip wiring intact - release mechanism fully working - scabbard in good condition. Blade Length: 9.9ins (25cm) Overall length: 16.5ins (42cm) [DDdB.Ec] |
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ref: trw-kmdagmm-bl An early example of a Third Reich Kriegsmarine Officer's Dirk - maker mark for "E & F Horster" of Solingen - solid Tombak fittings Blade in excellent condition - grip wiring intact - scabbard in good condition, some minor dents with the release mechanism fully working. Blade Length: 9.9ins (25cm) Overall length: 16.5ins (42cm) [EcAEd] |
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ref: trw-luftdgmm-cc A Third Reich Luftwaffe Officer's dress dagger 2nd pattern - maker marked "F. W. Holler" of Solingen In superb original condition - exceptional, outstanding blade with all of the original cross-graining - wired, cream, phenol resin grip is in very good condition with no cracks or damage - undented scabbard with some ageing Blade Length: 10.25ins (26cm) Overall length: 16.75ins (42.cm) [FH.EdId] |
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ref: trw-lufdagmm-ca A Third Reich Luftwaffe Officer's dress dagger 2nd pattern - maker marked "WKC" for Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cia AG of Solingen In superb, original condition - wired, amber, phenol resin grip with no cracks or damage - Blade in outstanding condition retaining all of the original crossgraining - Undented scabbard in excellent condition Blade Length: 10.25ins (26cm) Overall length: 16.9ins (43cm) |
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(18+yrs 0nly - proof of age required) We no longer ship weapons overseas, although overseas customers are welcome to buy & collect Add postage and packaging, rate C, if required. ref: trw-nskfmm-cc A Third Reich NSFK dagger - includes modern display case - dagger maker marked "SMF" for Stocker & Co. of Solingen - Early example of an NSFK dagger - The NSFK was formed in 1937 to provide pre-militay training for potential, future members of the Luftwaffe - There was only one model of this dagger authorised for wear by all ranks - The scabbard and grip are wrapped in blue morocco leather - solid fittings. In overall superb, original condition - outstanding blade - leather on grip and scabbard in 1st. class condition - hanger leather is a replacement - undamaged scabbard with dent free ball at the tip Blade Length: 6.875ins (17.5cm) Overall length: 13.25ins (33.7cm) [AAc] |
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ref: trw-luftdagmm-cb Third Reich Luftwaffe Officer's 1st model dagger - Early period bronze alloy and plated fittings - Maker's mark "Stocker & Co (SMF) Solingen" - Materials: wooden grip and steel scabbard both covered in Moroccan leather, fittings bronze alloy and plated - stylised wings form the crossguard Instigated in 1934, the design copied from the sword - This early model was often refered to as the "Flier's Dagger" - A very different second model dagger was introduced in 1937, although flying enlisted pilots and crew members could continue to wear this pattern Excellent uncleaned, damage free condition - Undented scabbard - leather on both grip and scabbard in good condition Blade Length: 31cm Overall length: 48cm [D.EcC.DEc] |
| LUFTWAFFE (Air Force) OFFICER'S DAGGER - EARLY BRONZE 1st PATTERN | |
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ref: trw-luftdagmm-bg Third Reich Luftwaffe Officer's 1st model dagger - Mid period bronze alloy and plated fittings - Maker's mark "Stocker & Co (SMF) Solingen" - Materials: wooden grip and steel scabbard both covered in Moroccan leather, fittings bronze alloy and plated, chain aluminium - stylised wings form the crossguard Instigated in 1934, the design copied from the sword - This early model was often refered to as the "Flier's Dagger" - A very different second model dagger was introduced in 1937, although flying enlisted pilots and crew members could continue to wear this pattern Excellent uncleaned, damage free condition - Undented scabbard - leather on both grip and scabbard in remarkably good condition Blade Length: 31cm Overall length: 48cm [EBdD.Cc] |
| LUFTWAFFE (Air Force) OFFICER'S DAGGER - EARLY BRONZE 1st PATTERN | |
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(18+yrs 0nly - proof of age required) We no longer ship weapons overseas, although overseas customers are welcome to buy & collect Add postage and packaging, rate C, if required. ref: trw-luftdgmm1-cc Third Reich Luftwaffe Officer's 1st model dagger - Early period bronze alloy and plated fittings - Maker's mark "F. W. Holler of Solingen" - Materials: wooden grip and steel scabbard both covered in Moroccan leather, fittings bronze alloy and plated - stylised wings form the crossguard Instigated in 1934, the design copied from the sword - This early model was often refered to as the "Flier's Dagger" - A very different second model dagger was introduced in 1937, although flying enlisted pilots and crew members could continue to wear this pattern Excellent, damage free condition - Undented scabbard - leather on both grip and scabbard in superb condition - Aluminium hangers maker marked "OLC" Blade Length: 31cm Overall length: 48cm [GDc] |
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ref: trw-luftsw1f819 An early Third Reich Luftwaffe Fliegerschwert (Flier's dress sword) with bronze fittings - Maker's mark Paul Weyersburg of Solingen - Materials: wooden grip and steel scabbard both covered in Moroccan leather, fittings plated bronze (later models replaced with aluminium) - stylised wings form the crossguard Instigated in 1934 - Thought to have been worn by all ranks from Senior Non-Commissioned ranks upwards Excellent overall condition - Undented scabbard - leather on both grip and scabbard in remarkably good condition Blade Length: 71.5cm Overall length: 93.5cm |
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ref: trw-fightkn8121 Third Reich Fighting Knife - Materials: wooden grip and steel scabbard - Luftwaffe Waffenamt mark No 4 Exceptional overall condition - Grip and undented scabbard in remarkably good condition retaining original finishes - ageing to the blade, undamaged and still extemely sharp Blade Length: 17cm Overall length: 29.5cm |
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ref: trw-incendiaryf-0218 A Third Reich Incediary Bomb B1E1 (Brandbomb) - dated 1936 - deactivated Materials: Tail fins steel, body Elektron Magnesium alloy originally filled with Thermite - originally a percussion charge in the nose cap that fired on impact, also being weighted and designed to break through roof tiles - British Fire Guards used "Redhill Scoops" in order to remove these burning bombs Exceptional original condition - Tail fins still have their original olive green paint finish, bearing evidence of it having been dropped Fin Length: 4.6ins (11.7cm) Overall length: 13.6ins (34.5cm) Dia. 1.9ins (4.8cm) |
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Add postage and packaging, rate C, if required. ref: trw-incendmm-ca A Third Reich Incediary Bomb B1E1 (Brandbomb) - dated 1941 - deactivated Materials: Tail fins steel, body Elektron Magnesium alloy originally filled with Thermite - originally a percussion charge in the nose cap that fired on impact, also being weighted and designed to break through roof tiles - British Fire Guards used "Redhill Scoops" in order to remove these burning bombs Exceptional original uncleaned condition - Tail fins still have the majority of their original olive green paint finish [AId] Fin Length: 4.6ins (11.7cm) Overall length: 13.6ins (34.5cm) Dia. 1.9ins (4.8cm) |
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UK sale only Collection - or ParcelForce ref: trw-mortarbm2-af WW2 Third Reich Granatwerfer 8cm 3.5kg Mortar Rounds with box - complete including nose caps and tail fins aged condition [AF-D.Ec] Length: 34cm Diameter: 8cm |
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ref: tr-italiancadetkn2f-0717 WW2 Italian Fascist GIL Knife 2nd pattern - original riveted and stiched patent leather sheath - These 2nd pattern daggers unlike the 1st pattern were not maker marked Musolini's GIL (Gloventu Italiana del Littorio - Fascist Organisation of Youth) was instigated in 1925 and terminated with the downfall of Musolini and his fascist government in 1943 - similar to the Hitler Youth Organisation in Third Reich Germany Original finish - Excellent undamaged condition - Both red gem inset eyes still intact Blade Length: 5.875ns (15cm) Overall length: 10.75ins (27.5cm) |
| PUGNALE FASCISTA ITALIANO M-1937 | |
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ref: trw-italdag8111 WW2 Italian Fascist Leader MVSN M-1937 Dagger - Instigated 1937 - Cast Aluminium Hilt in the shape of the head of the Roman Eagle with black inset bakelite grip The symbol set into the black bakelite grip is the 'Roman Fasces' the symbol of authority of the Roman Empire (the Roman Fasces was seen as a tool of Justice and was used for punishing criminals - and it is where the term 'Fascist' originated from) These daggers were worn by officers of the Milizia Volontaria per la Sicurezza Nationale (Volunteer Militia for National Security) commonly known as the "Black Shirts". Outstanding totally original condition - all finishes intact and undamaged Blade Length: 7.75ins (19.8cm) Overall length: 14ins (35.2cm) |
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UK sale only add postage & packaging, rate C, if required ref: tr-italianmortarf-0917 WW2 Italian 45mm Mortar Round - complete including the safety nose cap - marked "u5`c T" at the base Superb original condition - All original finish Length: 133mm Diameter: 45mm) |
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We no longer ship weapons overseas, although overseas customers are welcome to buy & collect UK business addresses only - add postage & packaging, rate D, if required (except Scotland) ref: tr-japsword2f-0116 A WW2 Japanese Army Officer's Shin-Gunto Sword 1935 pattern - Leather covered steel scabbard (Saya) The Japanese symbols resenting the date (1944) The Japanese symbol for the maker 'Takehisa' Excellent condition throughout. Any inspection welcome. Blade Length: 27.125ins (69cm) Overall length: 39ins (99cm) |
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ref: tr-japncoswordf-1217 A classic untampered with example of a WW2 Japanese Army NCO's Shin-Gunto Sword Type 95 - 1935 pattern - All original paint finish - Cast Aluminium hilt (Tsuka) original, worn, red/brown paint finish - Ornate brass guard (Tsuba) dates this sword from 1938 to mid 1941 as steel Tsubas replaced the brass in 1941 - Steel pommel loop - Undented steel scabbard (Saya) with original olive green paint finish Matching serial numbers (28788) on both the blade and saya - Copper Fuchi bearing the stamp of the Kokura Arsenal Excellent and beautifully aged condition throughout. Dark steel patina to exposed parts. Any inspection welcome. Blade Length: 27.5ins (69.8cm) Overall length: 38.25ins (97cm) [AC-5.5C-P1.25] |
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ref: tr-japsword3f-0317 A WW2 Surrender Japanese Army Officer's Shin-Gunto Sword 1935 pattern - original wrapping (Ito) - steel scabbard (Saya) original brown painted finish - Early wartime mounts - remains of the original tassle included but missing the end Believed to be an old family blade circa 1790 - nice Tempered line (Hamon) and pronounced grain (Hada) clearly visible Includes letter granting Major F.W. Yates permission to be in possession of the sword as a War Trophy returning from Singapore dated 26 Jan 1946 All original condition. Any inspection welcome. Blade Length: 27.125ins (69cm) Overall length: 39ins (99cm) |
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