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M34 DLV knife

M34 DLV knife

LOT US3-0609
SOLD
Auction ended        19th March 2023  |  03:52 pm CET
RESULT
STARTING PRICE: USD 500,00
EUR 0,00
GBP 0,00
EXCL. BUYER’S PREMIUM: 22,50 %
THIS ITEM SHIPS FROM THE USA AND IS SOLD BY HISTORY TRADER INC. (TERMS)

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DESCRIPTion, DETaILS & Photos
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PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER E. & A. Helbig
WEIGHT
US LOT US3-0609
EAN 3000000018224
US LOT US3-0609
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
EAN 3000000018224
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER E. & A. Helbig
WEIGHT
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
US LOT US3-0609
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
EAN 3000000018224
MAKER E. & A. Helbig
WEIGHT
Germany 1918 - 1945


Description

This DLV Dagger features early nickel mounts. The pommel is in excellent condition with no hits to the rims.

The cross-guard features the square center blocks with black enamel swastika medallion inserts on both sides. The enamel remains 100% intact throughout these swastikas on both sides. The tripartite guard arms taper nicely downward. The quillon end on this piece is not marked with a “K” stamping, nor is the scabbard throat.

The grip is made of carved wood with a covering of fine original blue Moroccan leather; this leather shows mild hand wear but has no cuts or problems. The grip itself is bulbous in the center and tapers toward either end.

The scabbard shell one dent on the revese. The scabbard mounts are in good condition through to the lower ball, and are decorated with the usual pattern of twin lines in the area adjacent to the scabbard. They are retained by the four original flat head screws.

The original hanger is attached and in good condition. The leather is a blue color and is retained by two oval nickel disks held in place with rivets. The snap clip is marked "OLC", solid nickel example.

The blade is nice and bright throughout, with a needle-like tip and fine crossgrain. The reverse ricasso is etched with the extremely desirable Balloon Man logo of the Heller firm. The figure holds a bundle of five balloons which float above his head. Beneath the salesman is the name of the firm, “Gebr Heller Marienthal / Schweina / Thr.” The leather washer missing. Blade is additinally etched with the owners name and unit.

A nice example here with a very desirable maker mark.


Condition
2-

Seller
History Trader Inc., 521 Thorn Street #165, Sewickly, PA 15143-0165, USA