54th Contemporary History Auction

Bidding on 1582 lots has ended on 16th April 2023. 84% of all lots sold

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DLV dagger M1934 for balloon pilots "Weyersberg" - 1st pattern

DLV dagger M1934 for balloon pilots "Weyersberg" - 1st pattern

LOT 66-0786
SOLD
Auction ended        16th April 2023  |  02:04 pm CEST
RESULT
4.650,00
EXCL. BUYER’S PREMIUM: 22,50 %

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PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER
WEIGHT
LOT 66-0786
EAN 2000000738468
LOT 66-0786
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
EAN 2000000738468
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER
WEIGHT
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
LOT 66-0786
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
EAN 2000000738468
MAKER
WEIGHT
Germany 1918 - 1945


Description

Extreme rarely DLV dagger for balloon pilots ("Ballonführer"). 1st pattern. 

Nickel-plated steel blade features the maker's mark of "Paul Weyersberg, Solingen". Slight pitting on both sides. Blue leather finished grip. Earl nickel-silver fittings. The pommel and crossguard bear a sun wheel swastika on each side (brass inlay). 

Blue leather finished wooden scabbard with nickel-silver fittings. It has no dents. The fittings were fixed with an oval clip on the reverse. Comes with the original dagger chain. Marked "DRGM 926719" on the back of the snap clip. Fully working.

Light signs of use. The handle and the crossguard are a bit loose ("wobbles").

Length: 55 cm.


Condition
2