49th Contemporary History Auction

Bidding on 1850 lots has ended on 15th May 2022. 86% of all lots sold

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M38 Postschutz leader's dagger with portepee - Weyersberg

M38 Postschutz leader's dagger with portepee - Weyersberg

LOT 59-1130
SOLD
Auction ended        15th May 2022  |  02:44 pm CEST
RESULT
3.050,00
EXCL. BUYER’S PREMIUM: 22,50 %

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DESCRIPTion, DETaILS & Photos
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PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER Paul Weyersberg & Co.
WEIGHT
LOT 59-1130
EAN 2000000641157
LOT 59-1130
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
EAN 2000000641157
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER Paul Weyersberg & Co.
WEIGHT
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
LOT 59-1130
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
EAN 2000000641157
MAKER Paul Weyersberg & Co.
WEIGHT
Germany 1918 - 1945


Description

Third Reich Postschutz (postal protection) leader's dagger. Made by Paul Weyerberg, Solingen. 

Nickel-plated steel blade with the maker's mark of Paul Weyersberg. Stains on both sides and the tip is slightly bent. A black wooden grip with the original attached Postschutz emblem. Nickel-plated tombak fittings. The crossguard comes with a black enamel swastika on both sides. Numbered "1785" and stamped "DRP" on the bottom of the crossguard. 

Original black painted steel scabbard with nickel-plated tombak fittings. Around 90% of the black finish is present. The lower fitting has a dent and is bent. All five screws are unopened. Including the original nickel dagger chain. "DRGM" marked snap clip. The hook of the clip is bent but can be easily repaired.

Comes with a general officer's portepee.

An untouched and very rare dagger!

 


Condition
2/2-