34th Contemporary History Auction

Bidding on 1530 lots has ended on 1st December 2019. 80% of all lots sold

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Transitional DLV/Luftwaffe Borddolch - Hörster

Transitional DLV/Luftwaffe Borddolch - Hörster

LOT 43-0838
SOLD
Auction ended        1st December 2019  |  02:12 pm CET
RESULT
1.500,00
EXCL. BUYER’S PREMIUM: 22,50 %

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DESCRIPTion, DETaILS & Photos
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PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Deutschland
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS length 48.5 cm
MAKER E. & F. Hörster
WEIGHT
LOT 43-0838
EAN 2000000426563
LOT 43-0838
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Deutschland
EAN 2000000426563
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS length 48.5 cm
MAKER E. & F. Hörster
WEIGHT
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Deutschland
LOT 43-0838
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS length 48.5 cm
EAN 2000000426563
MAKER E. & F. Hörster
WEIGHT
Germany 1918 - 1945


Description

An early tombak Transitional DLV/Luftwaffe Borddolch by Hörster, Solingen. 

The dagger comes with an excellent blade. "Hörster Solingen" maker marked. A dark blue leather finished grip. Intact wire wrapping. Pommel and crossguard display an inserted sunwheel swastika on each side. Lovely patina.

Dark blue leather finished scabbard (magnetic) with silvered fittings. They are attached by three large staples instead of screws. No dents. Including the matching chain with leather hanger. The snap-clip is fully working. 

An overall matching dagger. Not easy to find.

 

 

 


Condition
good condition