37th Contemporary History Auction

Bidding on 1304 lots has ended on 14th June 2020. 89% of all lots sold

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Kriegsmarine officer's dagger with hangers & portepee - Hörster

Kriegsmarine officer's dagger with hangers & portepee - Hörster

LOT 47-0633
SOLD
Auction ended        14th June 2020  |  02:14 pm CEST
RESULT
700,00
EXCL. BUYER’S PREMIUM: 22,50 %

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DESCRIPTion, DETaILS & Photos
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PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Deutschland
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER E. & F. Hörster
WEIGHT
LOT 47-0633
EAN 2000000463155
LOT 47-0633
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Deutschland
EAN 2000000463155
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER E. & F. Hörster
WEIGHT
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Deutschland
LOT 47-0633
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
EAN 2000000463155
MAKER E. & F. Hörster
WEIGHT
Germany 1918 - 1945


Description

The dagger comes with an etched blade on both sides. It displays fine ornaments and naval motifs. "Hörster Solingen" maker marked. Slight stains. Typical white handle with intact wire wrapping. No chipping. The pommel and the crossguard are made from brass. Original officer's portepee. The scabbard is also made of brass, a so-called "Blitzscheide" (lightning scabbard). No dents. 

The pommel can no longer be fully tightened.

A worn dagger! 

Including a matching pair of original hangers. Constructed of black ribbed silk ribbons. Black velvet backing. Gilt aluminium fittings. Fully working snap-clips. Nice condition.

 


Condition
See description