Recently, the daggers carried by the Axis powers, and other European countries, have proved to be popular collectibles. Although, in general, they are not as well made as their German counterparts, they are still of great historical significance, and certainly display well. Since reference material is still lacking, there are still many bargains to be had in this field - rarities have still not been established. In addition to the fine Chapter written by Dr. Milestone, in Johnson's Volume 3, and the fine reference book by Kurt Glemser entitled, "A Guide to Military Dress Daggers" (available in the "book" section on the "Offering"), recently a new hard back book has come out, entitled, "World of Dress Daggers", by Robert Berger. It is almost 300 pages, and definitely worth purchasing - has great informative text and wonderful photos.

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1.  AXIS #30886 Slovak Army Officer Dagger

   These fairly rare daggers are of all nickel construction. The untouched, good-conditioned hilt is a one-piece unit, with the exception of the grip plates. The pommel is a two-stage affair, having pebbled backgrounds. The pebbling extends to the backgrounds of the ferrule. Raised out of the ferrule is the coat-of-arms of the Slovak State, a double-style cross. The crossguard arms flair upward. The tops of the arms are also pebbled, while both edges are grooved. The grip plates are an off-white, rather greenish material, retained by two rivets. The obverse plate is perfect, while the reverse has a minor crack. The scabbard reflects the same pebbled surface, with dull nickel finish. There is an upper, lower and center fitting of matching material. The upper and center fittings are equipped with carrying rings. The blade is pressed into the hilt, and is not as fine as a German example would be. It is nickel-plated, and is still in excellent condition. It reflects a center ridge, double edged design, having short ricasso. This piece is identical to the one shown in Johnson, Volume 3, Page 323 and 324. Fine example of a hard-to-find Axis dagger.

   Excellent Plus, Plus. $995.00

2.  AXIS #30723 Japanese Private Purchase Dirk

   This Japanese dirk comes from about the turn of the last century. It is very beautiful and is of a private purchase type. A dirk like this could have been carried by a wealthy businessman or perhaps a geisha girl! The dirk and scabbard are all made of a rounded brass. The brass has accent lines cut into it in four places, two at the grip and two at the scabbard below, but the real beauty of the dirk is the applied chased silver figures. The grip has the figure of a man with a tiger. The details are outstanding. On the reverse grip is an applied stylized lion. Spaced about the grip are applied silver images that look like leaves. On the scabbard there is an applied silver image that looks like a pod and has a small opening which is used to retain a double silk decorative green portepee. On the scabbard below there is a figure of a woman that appears to be reading a book, and there is an elephant below her. There also are applied silver floral designs, as well as birds which appear to be ducks. There is a small crossguard with thin quillons that go outward. The scabbard interior is made of wood. The knife itself fits nicely into the scabbard very tight and snug. The blade itself is a double edged center ridge type with ricasso. It has the look of a European design, except there is a dragon nicely cut into the obverse surface and a swirl style design cut into the reverse. The buffer has the look of the type that you see on Japanese Samurai swords. This dirk measures approximately 11 inches overall. It is of highest quality and also is extremely beautiful. This dirk would look nice displayed with some other Japanese memorabilia.

   Excellent Plus, Plus. $1,495.00

3.  AXIS #30634C Italian MSVN Model 1937 Dagger

   This MSVN piece is in nice condition throughout, but is missing the chain or the leather hangers, whichever it was equipped with originally. The hilt is a typical cast aluminum type, having the reptilian-style bird head at the pommel, which looks to the viewer’s right. At the bottom there is an aluminum quillon that curves upward. The hilt is cut out in the center for the acceptance of black bakelite grip plates on each side. In the obverse the grip plate has an inset that features the Italian fasces symbol, which is a bundle of sticks tied together with an axe head sticking out near the center. This brass insignia is retained by a screw, the head of which is on the reverse grip and countersunk. The scabbard of this example is nice and straight, and is tabular narrowing at the tip. It has a gilded chape fitting that forms a ball at the end. The gilt remains at about 70% over the copper base fitting. The scabbard shell is fitted with two brass carrying bands, each of which has an eyelet for a carrying ring. The carrying ring is still there on the bottom eyelet, but is missing on the top example. As mentioned above, the chain is also not with this piece. The scabbard shell is a beauty, though, having outstanding original black paint that is in near full mint condition, having only a couple of very mild spiders. The blade has the edge on the upward part of it, and the lower portion has the spine with a false edge that runs about half way back. This blade is a single edge type with small ricasso. It is in completely mirror-mint condition. A very fine example here, which if you could gather a chain for it, would be well worth the effort as the dagger is priced accordingly.

   Near Mint. $595.00

4. AXIS #30470C Hungarian Royal Air Force Dagger

   This Hungarian Royal Air Force is the NCO version which we see much less than the officer’s type. The NCO version differs in that the parts are nickel-plated except for the crossguard eagle which is left in brass. There is an example identical to this piece on page 120 of the Berger book. This dagger has a pommel which is in the shape of an eagle’s head looking to the viewer’s left. The bird has outstanding detail to his brow, eye, beak and feathering. The crossguard and ferrule are one-piece construction. The ferrule has fluted lines which go upward and are around the entire circumference. There is a blade release button on the reverse of the ferrule. Going outward on each side are narrow round metal bars which curl at the end. Propped onto the bars is a very fine open-winged bronze eagle. This eagle looks to the left and has outstanding detail to his wing feathering, contours of the wings and also the legs, breast feathering and head of the bird. The contrast of the patinated brass against the silvered ferrule / crossguard finish is outstanding. The grip of this piece is a fluted black hard wood. The fluting is perfect throughout and the grip is in good condition. It is slightly more narrow at the top and gains in size near the center are and decreases slightly where it enters the ferrule. A very fine looking hilt here. The scabbard is matching silvered finish and it tapers downward to a small chape bead at the end. At the upper portion of the scabbard the Hungarian crest is raised out. It features the Hungarian crown over a seal which features on the right two crosses on top of each other seated on a crown and at the left there are three rectangular crests. Around the insignia is a wreath at the bottom and accent lines at the top. The area below has ovaled beading and below this is featherlike work with more fluted lines and near the bottom there is checkering and finally the small chape ball at the end. The scabbard has two eyelets on the right side to accommodate hanging straps. There are no dents or problems on this scabbard. The blade is a narrow stiletto type. It has no engraving or etchings on it. It has a small ricasso with double edges which slim to a point. The blade lock is on the reverse of the blade. An extremely nice example here.

   Excellent Plus, Plus. $1695.00

5. AXIS #30473C Silvered Naval Dirk

   This naval dirk looks very much like the Russia types except that there is no leather in the scabbard as it is all metal and the parts are silver plated instead of being in gilded brass as the Russian pieces normally are. This dagger overall measures about 15-inches in length. It has a pommel which is rectangular in shape with a doorknob shaped finial at the top. The ferrule repeats the design of the pommel. The crossguard has an upward quillon with teardrop shape at the left and a downwood teardrop shape at the right. The grip is either a bone or ivory showing a fine golden tone and some graining in its surfaces. The all metal scabbard is four-sided in order to fit the blade. It tapers slightly and has designs which tend to give an impression of mounts but there are no mounts on this scabbard. These lines simulate a lower mount as well as a center ramp and upper mount. There are eyelets at the top and the center along with carrying rings. The throat is retained by a flathead screw in the reverse. The scabbard and the hilt mounts have patinated nicely. The four-sided blade is about 10-inches in length. It has nautical themed etched having a crown over an anchor on one side along with a sailing ship theme. On the other side there is also a crown. This crown looks very much like the Bulgarian type. If one studies the Bulgarian crown etched on the little air force dagger it really does look a lot like the one etched in to this blade. The blade is in good condition still being bright with needlelike tip. The original leather buffer is in place. It is interesting to note that in the Glemser IV book on pages 74 and 75 members of the Bulgarian family are seen wearing dirks very similar to this. If nothing else the pictures prove that the Bulgarians did wear daggers with Russian style. A very interesting piece here and could be a key to a serious Russian / Bulgarian naval collector. A very rare item here!

   Excellent Plus, Plus. $1995.00

6. AXIS #29978C Swedish Officer's Bayonet with German Police Emblem

   I have had Swedish officer bayonets in the past but this is the first example I have had with a German police emblem on the grip. I am not sure if this was put on by somebody postwar or whether it is a period item. Either way it is a genuine police insignia with something in its own right. The bayonet is exactly like the one shown on page 389 of the Fedoran book. The bayonet has nickel mounts and the pommel is in the shape of a lion looking to the viewer’s left. The lion’s head is tipped slightly upward and the cat seems to be gazing at the sky. The reverse of the lion head has a few tap, taps where perhaps this Swedish / German policeman was putting up some posters. The crossguard is a up and down type having an upward pointing quillon on the left and a downward on the right. The interior crossguard has been hammer finished. There is a clamshell beneath which is also hammered in the same way as the crossguard except in the center it has a shield which is plain. The grip plates appear to be genuine stag. They are slightly lighter in color than the grip plates we see on the German examples but they are well carved and fit perfectly. The plates are retained by two small rivets. In the center of the obverse there is an open style silvered police wreathed eagle. This German eagle grasps a wreathed swastika in its talons. The detail is excellent throughout the bird and the insignia seems to have been perfectly set over the ridges of the stag. It also appears to have been a part of this bayonet for a very long time. The scabbard is a fine metal shell which is thin and tapers to a ball at the bottom. There appears to be a gun blue finish with old lacquer applied over top. The lug is a round type and attached is the original brown leather frog. This frog is shaped like a German example having a retaining loop with boss at the top. The blade is a standard type bayonet blade which has been nickel-plated and has a fuller on both sides with short ricasso. The nickel-plating is lifting at the tip and also along the edges slightly but otherwise it is in nice condition. The blade is protected by a leather buffer. The reverse of this crossguard is stamped, “SD133”. There are markings below the clamshell on the blade which would indicate this example was made by, “F.M. Mattsson” from Mora Sweden. A nice looking item here.

   Excellent Plus. $695.99

7. AXIS #30090 Italian M.S.V.N. Model 1937 Dagger

   This MSVN dagger has the grip insignia missing. It is priced accordingly to give you the incentive to find the insignia. This dagger has a fine hilt being the typical aluminum constructed type with the serpent like eagle head at the top. The single quillon arm comes outward and curves upward. Inset into both sides of the aluminum hilt is a bake-o-lite grip plate. The obverse grip plate has the cut out shape for the fascist insignia and on the reverse there is a countersunk hole for a screw to hold the insignia. Your job is to find this piece! The scabbard shell is metal and is straight throughout. It has fairly good original black paint having some chipping here and there and a little bit of age spidering. The paint rates at about 95%. The lower chape area is worn down to the copper base not having any gilding left to the finish. The ball though has never been dropped and is in good condition. The scabbard has the two brass carrying bands with eyelets attached. Attached to the eyelets is a fine model 1937 chain. It has the proper connecting brackets and there are four links on the top chain and seven links on the bottom example. These ringlets are attached to a large letter “M” at the top which stands for “Guess Who?”, and atop that is a Roman like snap clip that pictures a half closed winged eagle standing on a plaque having the Roman initials, “SPQR”. The blade is a fine high chromed example having a few minor runner marks and there is a little bit of age just around the ricasso on both sides but the blade still easily grades in excellent plus, plus to near mint. A good opportunity here to acquire a reasonably priced fascist dagger.

   Excellent. $895.00

8. AXIS #30471C Hungarian NCO Air Force Leather Hangers

   This set of leather hangers is in choice condition being made from a brown leather strapping. The hangers measure about 11 ½-inches overall. These hangers were for carrying the NCO Hungarian air force dagger which was the one that was finished in silver with brass crossguard eagle. The leather to these straps has a good rich color and there is no rot or any problems. The buckles are an oval style and they are accented with notches that run around the circumference. The slides below are made of matching leather. The snap clip at the top is a brass variety that has no decoration on it. These straps are identical to the set that is shown in the Berger book on page 120. The snaps are a hardware form that is unique to Hungary.

   Near Mint. $495.00

9. AXIS #30478C Bulgarian Military Hanging Straps

   This set of hanging straps at first glance resembles the German army type. The brocade straps are pretty much the same as the German army style except that they are an inch longer than the German type. The brocade is an aluminum style with textured front. The backs are an olive drab velvet showing a little minor wear. The top clip is a typical Bulgarian type being a rectangular shape where the snap is located. A set of hangers very similar to these is shown in the Glemser Volume IV Book on page 113. In this case Kurt shows them suspending an air force officer’s dirk. I believe these hangers could have been used also for army dirks. The buckles are similar to the German type except they are of larger proportion and they are made of brass. The leaves are more pronounced than German types and the snaps are also larger being the push in type with pebbled finish. A good set of hangers here if you would like to complete one of your Bulgarian daggers.

   Excellent Plus. $795.00

10. AXIS #30474C Bulgarian Military Leather Hanging Straps

    This set of leather hangings straps have the same hardware as the straps shown in Glemser IV on page 13. The hardware at the bottom consists of brass oval buckles and slides having oak leaf or similar leaf designs running raised throughout their surfaces. The lower snaps are more substantial than most and they have pebbled appearance. The upper snap clip is a typical Bulgarian type having a closed bracket below and a rectangular like clip attached at the top. The straps are brown leather being in excellent condition throughout. They show wear but no rot or problems. There is also a name which is ink written on the back of the straps. The name appears to be, “Matakch-Hamo”. There is also some other writing but not being familiar with this language I do not know what it is. Interesting set of strap here.

    Excellent Plus. $795.00

11. AXIS #30410 Argentinian Police Cutlass – Weyersberg & Kirschbaum

    This Argentinian police cutlass is all done in a nickel plated finish. The cutlass is German made for export to the Argentinians. The Argentinians had a good relationship with Germany for at least a century. I remember the pictures of the Holdwan Perron soliders wearing German helmets and uniforms also resembling the Third Reich. At any rate, this cutlass measures 33” overall. It is a heavy weapon and there is nothing delicate about it. The hilt consists of all nickel parts. The pommel is a conventional rounded type with back strap and side tabs. The grip appears to have been part of the back strap casting. It has rib segments with a ferrule at the bottom. The ferrule has the number “2065” stamped into its surfaces. The “d” guard is a fairly wide example which has an oval hole at the top, probably for the purposes of inserting a decorative portepee. On the outside surface of the “d” guard at about the center, the number “270” is stamped and there are the letters “RA” within an ellipse. The blade is a wide example having single edge and slight curve. It has a large fuller on one side which has an etching. The etching appears to have been partially rubbed out but it is still possible to see the lettering. It looks like in capital letters “ËRCITO ARGENTINO”. I believe this is representative of the Argentinian police. The matching scabbard also has a nickel finish and it is in perfect condition. The scabbard has an oval style lug which would have been used with a frog. The scabbard is straight throughout and it has a throat retained by two dome head side screws. The blade, other than the grinding marks over the etching, is in good condition. It is marked on the ricasso with the maker’s name “Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Co. Solingen”. The scabbard is stamped at the chape “2039”. It also has the letters “ra” within an ellipse. The spine of the blade also is stamped “A”. This is something that you could literally use to chop trees down with, as it is really made to last. I would think this item probably comes from the 1920s.

    Excellent Plus, Plus. $295.00

12. AXIS #30074 19th Century French Artillery Cutlass

    This artillery cutlass is a substantial weapon measuring approximately 26” within the scabbard. The hilt is in a crucible shape, being made all of brass. The pommel has a doorknob shape and the grip below, which is built into the casting, is bulbous in the center, tapering on the ends. The grip has segments cut throughout. The cross guard area is left plain and the quillon arms extend outward to round ends which are formed with a series of decorative circles, each getting smaller as it goes inward. These look like one of those things hypnotists used to use to put people to sleep. The cross guard has some old stampings on it which appear to be “1326”. The scabbard shell is made of a heavy leather. The leather shows much age and cracking but it is still in serviceable condition. The scabbard mounts are made of matching brass. These mounts are retained with staples. The mounts are plain and have straight edges where they meet the leather. The upper mount has a “u” bracket on the reverse and it has a number stamping “514”. It is also stamped with an erased set of numbers and then also “911”. The lower fitting has a split in one seam. It is also bent near the bottom. The blade of this example is slightly over 19” in length. It is double-edged with a center ridge. It has quite a bit of rust and age over the surfaces but it is possible to see a stamping on the ricasso which appears to be “tarabotes/paris”. I would think that an item like this probably goes back to the 1870 Franco Prussian war. This item would probably clean up with some effort.

    Good. $200.00

13. AXIS #30077 Polish Model 1922-29 Mauser Bayonet

    This Bayonet is equipped with good solid wood grip plates and they are retained with spanner and screw hardware. The pommel top seems to be opposite from the German types, as when the bayonet is in the scabbard, the pommel points upward instead of downward. The pommel does have the traditional eagle side view silhouette we see on German bayonets. It has a mortise and lock, which work well. The crossguard has a circular opening at the bottom area, or you could call it the top area depending on the way the bayonet is turned, which allows for the clearance for the barrel. The parts are all blued, showing some age in the surfaces, but no rust. The scabbard is a blue steel variety having age in the surfaces, but no dings or problems. The lug has a marking, “CSZ.” Below this there are some letters and numbers, the first of which appears to be an “E” and the numeral, “3.” There is a combat style K-98 German black frog. This frog shows age and usage, but is still sound and serviceable. It is equipped with a retainer loop for the grip, having a buttonhole and boss. The blade of this example is fairly long, being nearly twelve inches and having a very wide fuller. This blade is blued and has about 90%-95% of its original coating. The bayonet is marked on the ricasso, “CSZ,” and below this is the letter, “V.” It is not marked on the opposite side. A good solid item that would clean up fairly nice.

    Excellent Minus. $75.00

14. AXIS #29255C Italian M.V.S.N. Model 1937 with Chain Hanger

    This model 1937 MVSN example has the usual aluminum hilt. The pommel is fashioned in a serpent like, snake shape and the side panels are plain running into a quillon crossguard which points upward. Inset into the aluminum hilt are bake-o-lite panels. The obverse panel has a Fascist symbol consisting of tied sticks with an axe symbol. The reverse is blank except for the fact it has the brass retaining screw. This hilt is in good shape showing only normal wear. The scabbard shell is a steel base being totally straight and dentfree. The shell has good conditioned original black paint. The paint has some mild spidering in the surfaces and there are a couple of small spots where paint is missing at the bottom area where it meets the chape. The lower chape has a copper base coat - some of which shows at the bottom ball. The rest of the chape is gilded and looks good.. There are two center brass band with small eyelets. Attached to the eyelets is the gilded brass chain hanger signifying a 1937 Model - the 1939 Model has black leather straps. The chain has four upper ringlets and seven lower examples. They are connected at the upper portion to a stylized, "M". These, of course, is the monogram of Mussolini. Attached to the initial is a matching snap clip featuring the Roman style eagle perched on a base with the "SPOR". The fine blade is a beauty reflecting pristine plating. As is the norm, the edge of the blade is at the top, instead of the bottom - an Italian anomaly that I'll never understand. This blade is in mint condition. A fine complete Italian Model 1937.

    Excellent Plus, Plus. $1495.00

15. AXIS #27653C Bulgarian Model 1951 Army Dagger

    This Bulgarian army dagger is identical to the example that is shown on color on page 65 of the Fedurin book. The dagger has gilded brass fittings. The pommel is a square like device with a round top that acts as a tang nut. The top has the Soviet star raised out. The ferrule matches the square like design of the pommel having a slight taper to it. There are two brass strips of decorative metal that run across the obverse and reverse grip, they are inlaid into the grip which appears to be made of a white plastic or celluloid. These metal strips have a pigtail like roped look to them. The crossguard is straight having quillons that go upwards on the right and downwards on the left and they are in a teardrop shape. The scabbard of this example is a nickel-plated steel. It is straigit throughout. The steel shell is fitted with gilded brass mounts. There are three of them. The top mount is decorated with a standing lion positioned over a rising sun and on the reverse there is a government style building with a star at its peak. The center ramp and lower mount are plain but they do have a point at the center of the edges where they meet the scabbard shell. The center and upper mount are equipped with smooth eyelets and there is a chain hanger. The hanger consists of a number of matching metal ringlets which are held together with connector tabs. The two chain assemblies are connected to a matching gilded snap clip at the wearing area. The blade of this example is similar to a German naval type except that it has a single fuller instead of dual fullers. It is a double edged style blade with ricasso. The blade is a high quality example having good tip and fine mint nickeled finish. There is a red washer which is in place to protect the blade. A good-looking dirk here of high quality. This dagger measures approximately 14-inches overall.

    Near Mint. $495.00

16. AXIS #27654C Danish Air Force Ground Duty Dirk

    This Danish dirk is quite good-looking being only 14-inches overall. It is the same as the example shown on page 213 of the Fedurin book. The mounts of the dagger are all made of gilded brass. The pommel is in the shape of a doorknob with a small tip at the center top. The crossguard has a center block which features the Danish crest. It is a crown with cross at the top over a seal containing three outward stretched lions. The quillon arms taper downward to small balls at the end. The reverse of the crossguard has a blade release button. The grip is an attractive segmented wood type which has six flat sections which go around the circumference. It appears to have a black enamel or paint coating. The original portepee is still with the dagger. It is a miniaturized acorn style ball made of a nylon bullion like thread. The insert at the bottom is a red color and the cord is similar to twisted string. The knot is identical to the example that is shown on the book piece. The scabbard shell is made of metal but is covered with a grained leather. The leather is a black color and is in perfect condition. The scabbard mounts are matching gilded brass and there are three of them. Each mount has a curved edge where it meets the scabbard shell. The mounts are decorated with a beaded pattern which runs near the edge at the upper and lower mount and in the center on the center mount. The upper and center example are fitted with plain eyelets and matching carrying rings. The tapered lower fitting has a round ball style chape. The blade of this example is of highest quality being the style with double edge and center ridge. It has a needlelike tip and small ricasso. It is a nickel-plated example and remains in choice mint condition. The reverse ricasso is etched with the trademark of the E&F Hörster company. It is a single oval having a large “H” letter with two smaller letters, “HS” in the center being pierced by a sword. This mark is from the seventies as this dirk is a model 1976. On the opposite ricasso there is a Danish seal which has wings attached to its edges. There is a white buffer pad which protects the blade. Most attractive high quality dagger.

    Mint. $995.00

17. AXIS #27645C Thai Naval Officer's Dirk

    This dirk is quite attractive measuring approximately 16-inches overall. The mounts are in gilded brass. This piece is identical to the example shown in color on page 415 of the Fedurin book. The pommel is in the shape of an elephant’s head facing to the left. The trunk actually forms a small loop which could be used to attach an accoutrement. The detail is fairly nice to the elephant’s head and there is a backstrap that flows downward to the ferrule which is lined and built into the crossguard. The crossguard is straight having a quillon which points upward at the left and one that points downward at the right. The grip is in the form of a ray skin which is white in color and probably a plastic base. The grip is in straight sections numbering nine ribs. Each rib is tightly wrapped with gilded triple wire the center being twisted. The reverse of the ferrule has a push button that releases the blade lock. The scabbard appears to be a metal base shell which is covered with a dark blue black leather. The leather is in perfect condition and has a pleasing grain in its surfaces. The scabbard is fitted with an upper and lower mount of matching gilded brass. These mounts have a scallop design at the area that meets the shell. The scallop design is similar to what we see on a Japanese naval dirk. The upper mount has three raised lines which act as a band and there is an eyelet on either side each equipped with a carrying ring for vertical suspension. These mounts are retained by a dome head screw in the right side edge. The blade of this example is double etched and is in a shape similar to a Japanese naval dirk. The blade has a single fuller which stops at about the center point and then a false edge begins at the upper blade spine flowing to the tip. It is a single edged blade with a false ricasso. The etching is in a floral design on both sides. At the bottom of the obverse etch there is a design which appears to be a temple like building with wings below it. The ricasso area has a design similar to a Jewish six pointed star. An interesting looking piece here. The blade is protected by a leather washer which matches that of the scabbard. This blade is a fairly high quality example. A nice looking dirk here.

    Near Mint. $495.00

18. AXIS #27643C Thai Police Officer's Dirk

    This police officer dirk from Thailand is done in a chrome or nickel finish and is identical to the example shown in the Fedurin book on page 418. The pommel is in the shape of an elephant. The elephant is turned to the left and his trunk creates a loop where an accoutrement could be attached. The detail to the animal is quite good throughout. There is a backstrap which is plain and flows downward the length of the grip ending in a matching ferrule with lined surfaces. The crossguard is a thin example having quillons which are extended to teardrop shape, one going upward at the left and the other downward at the right. The grip of this example is probably a wood base covered with a ray skin style material which could be plastic. It is an off-white color with good graining to the skin. The grip is composed of seven straight sections each tightly wrapped with triple wire, the center being twisted. The scabbard is composed of a metal shell with metal mounts. All pieces are matching and the mounts appear to be separately applied, one at the bottom and one at the top. Both of the mounts have scalloped designs where they meet the shell similar to that of a Japanese naval dirk. There is a single band at the upper portion of the scabbard and the band is fitted with an eyelet on the left and the right side which accommodates a ring. This piece was meant to be carried vertically. The throat is flared out and has three rings similar to the carrying band motif. The blade is removed through a push button at the reverse ferrule. The blade is a narrow single etched type having a single fuller. There is a slight false edge at the point end of the blade and the entire blade is high quality nickel plate. The blade is in mint condition. The obverse ricasso is stamped with the capital letters, “SPP” and on the reverse there are the numbers, “40” over “4740”. The original leather washer is in place. This dirk is fairly long measuring approximately 18 ½-inches.

    Near Mint. $495.00

19. AXIS #27637C Russian Model 1945 Army Officer's Dirk

    This army officer dirk is exactly like the one shown in color in the Fedurin book on page 308. The dirk has gilded brass mount throughout. The pommel has a squared off brass top with a round fitting which acts as a tang nut. The fitting has a star raised out of the surface. The pommel obverse has the stamping of the Russian hammer and sickle within a wreath like device. The ferrule below has the same shape as the pommel and is fitted on the reverse with a push button release. The crossguard has quillon arms which go outward to an upward teardrop at the left and a downward teardrop at the right. The grip is a orange plastic which is deeper toned on the obverse than it is on the reverse. It has trimmed edges which give it an angular look. The scabbard shell is a metal base being covered with blue black leather. The leather is in good shape showing only minor usage signs. The scabbard mounts are matching brass gild and the obverse upper mount has a Russian star with hammer and sickle in the center with sunrays going out from it. The center mount and lower mount are plain having points on the edges where they meet the leather. The reverse of the upper mount has a church like building with clock and Russian star at the top of its steeple. The blade is a high quality double edged type with center ridge and short ricasso. It has a needlelike tip and is in pristine mint condition. The obverse ricasso has maker’s initials that look like the letters, “ZSK” and below this probably the date the dirk was produced, “1955”. On the reverse ricasso there is the issue number, “NO7371”. A leather buffer protects this mint condition blade. A nice looking Russian dirk here showing only minor age and some usage.

    Near Mint. $295.00

20. AXIS #27635C Model 1945 Russian Naval Officer's Dirk

    This Russian naval officer dirk is nearly the same as the example shown in the Fedurin book in color on page 306. The dirk is made of gilded mounts. The pommel has a squared look with a round tang nut at the top. The upper portion of the tang nut has a raised out star. The front section of the pommel displays the Russian two headed eagle with crown above. The ferrule is a matching shape to the pommel and it has a blade release push button on the reverse. The crossguard is a matching gilded brass having the left quillon going upward in a teardrop shape and the right quillon downward in a teardrop shape. The grip appears to be made of a tan colored plastic which is shaved on the corners to give it a segmented look. The scabbard of this example is a metal shell covered with blue black grained leather. The shell is equipped with matching gilded brass mounts. The mounts have points in the center areas where they meet the scabbard shell. The upper mount and center mount are equipped with eyelets with brass rings. The upper mount features a stamped anchor with fouled rope. The anchor occupies the majority of the frontal position of this fitting. On the reverse there is a sailing ship on the ocean with a castle having two flags on top in the background. These mounts are retained with rivet like nails through the scabbard shell. The bright blade is a double edged high ridge center type having short ricasso. On the obverse there is a number etched in, “2005” and below that the letter, “C”. I believe this is an accountability number not the date as this piece looks to be from the 1960s or 70s. The blade is in mint condition and is buffered with a leather washer. A nice Russian naval dirk.

    Excellent Plus, Plus. $395.00

21. AXIS #27615C Chained Bulgarian Dagger

    I cannot find any references to this dagger in any of the current books, but I am positive that it is of a Bulgarian vintage. It appears to be a dagger made in the 1970’s or 80’s. The pommel has a ball top which funnels outward to a rounded ferrule. The ferrule below matches the rounded area of the pommel, and steps in slightly with a flare where it meets the crossguard. The crossguard itself has the Bulgarian lion heads on each end of the quillons. This design is very similar to the Bulgarian army dagger of the 30’s, with the exception that the quillon arms are much thicker showing lion’s hair going all the way back to the center block. The center block on both sides has a field design with a standing lion, being the symbol of Bulgaria, in the center. There is blackening in the backgrounds to bring out the details of this good looking crossguard. The grip appears to be a round metal variety, being cylindrical in shape and slightly bulbous in the center. The scabbard is a steel shell, which is equipped with functioning upper and center band. These bands are lined and have eyelets which accommodate a long linked chain. The lower scabbard fitting has matching lines similar to the bands, and then tapers downward to a ball. The scabbard shell is a black painted surface. The chain hanger is the style with overlapping links that lay nicely against each other. The two chains gather at a ring at the top, which is equipped with a clip. The clip is a chrome-like item that would connect over the belt area of a pair of trousers. The blade is a bright example, having a center fuller with double edges. It has a short ricasso which blends into the fuller area. The blade of this piece is not marked. This dagger is quite heavy overall, and measures approximately 15 inches in overall length.

    Excellent Plus. $395.00

22. AXIS #27642C Polisg Model '54 Air Force Dagger

    This Polish Air Force Dirk is identical to the example shown in color on page 269 of the Fedurin book. The dagger features chromed fittings throughout, and does show some actual usage. This piece has a pommel that is cylindrical shaped, having a doorknob shaped ball at the top. The pommel displays on the obverse a raised-out Polish Eagle. The ferrule is matching cylindrical shaped at the bottom. It rests over a crossguard that has quillon arms, extending to ends having teardrop shape. The left crossguard arm rises upward and is holed, and the right crossguard arm extends downward in the teardrop shape. The grip of this example is an off-white plastic, which is rounded at both the obverse and reverse, and is oval-shaped on the edges. The scabbard shell is metal and is covered with a black leather, having very fine grain. The leather is sewn up the rear. The leather shows some mild usage scuffs, but there are no cuts or problems. The scabbard shell has three mounts. The mounts are a matching chromed finish, and each has a pointed center where the edge meets the scabbard shell. The upper mount has an enameled diamond applied insignia, which is checkered with red and white boxes. It is equipped with an eyelet and carrying ring, which matches that of the center ramp. The lower fitting tapers downward slightly, and has a ball that acts as its bottom chape. The blade is a double edged type with center ridge. It has a short ricasso that becomes “v” shaped as it meets the center ridge. The tip is still needle-like, and the blade has its bright original nickel finish rating in near mint condition. This blade is stamped on the obverse ricasso, “24242”. The reverse has no stamping and is equipped with a blade lock, that is button operated from the reverse of the ferrule. A nice dagger here! The dagger comes with its original hanging straps. These straps are of a white leather equipped with dark colored metal oval buckles. At the lower portion, there is a matching dark colored metal snap on each strap, and at the upper area the straps are equipped with matching “D” rings, having white leather belt loops. A complete example here, which shows some mild usage.

    Excellent Plus. $495.00

23. AXIS #29192C Italian M.V.S.N. Officer's Dagger

    This Italian Fascist Officer dagger is in nice condition throughout but does not have the hanger. The hilt is the standard aluminum variety. It has a pommel which is supposed to be an eagle but looks more like a frog’s head to me. The quillon arm goes upward at the bottom. The rest of the hilt is of smooth aluminum, having a black Bakelite grip insert on each side. The obverse Bakelite has a gilded brass fasces set into the center. These grip plates are retained by a single brass screw in the reverse center of the Bakelite. The scabbard shell is a tapered steel type with brass trim. The scabbard surface has outstanding original black paint. There are some very minor chips in the surfaces that have occurred over the years, but the paint still looks like it is about 95% all there and still bright. At the lower portion of the scabbard there is a gilded fitting with ball which acts as a chape. Usually, these are worn down to the copper flash coat. In the case of this example, all of the gilding appears to be in place. The scabbard bands are plain brass with eyelets and small rings. They also have traces of gilt. The blade of this example, oddly, has the edge at the upper portion of the knife instead of the lower. It has a short ricasso and also has a false edge which comes back about halfway. This blade is brightly plated and is easily in full mint condition. This example is the same as can be seen in the Berger book on Page 153.

    Near Mint. $995.00

24. AXIS #29190C Italian M39 NCO's Dress Dagger

    This dress dagger looks identical to the example shown in the Berger book on Page 157, except the book piece has a fascist symbol on the scabbard and this one does not. The hilt of this example is of aluminum having a bird head-like pommel with no detail. The lower cross guard area combines a ferrule and quillon which goes outward to short, stubby ends which go downward slightly. The grip plates are made of black checkered Bakelite which are held by two steel rivets. The scabbard is a steel tube type which has a built-in throat vaulted outward slightly. The scabbard shell is decorated with twin lines, one at the upper area and one at the lower, and the tapered tip comes to a ball at the end. On the reverse of the scabbard, there is a metal belt loop which is tilted slightly to allow for the dagger to be carried on a slant. The blade of this example is a single edge type measuring 7” in length. It has a single cutting edge with short ricasso and false edge at the top which comes back to about the 2/3 point. This blade is bright and has all of its cross graining in the surfaces. It appears to be in mint condition. This is a nice Model 1939 here in choice condition.

    Near Mint. $995.00 (#081109)

25. AXIS #27594C Spanish Air Force Dirk

    This Spanish Air Force dirk is quite long, being about 20½” in overall length. The hilt parts are made of a solid brass. This dagger looks very similar to the example shown in the Fedoran book on Page 216, except the book piece is an army, where as this one is an air force. The basic difference seems to be the center part of the cross guard. At any rate, the pommel of this example is a doorknob shape having nice raised decoration which goes around the thicker part of the center area. The top of the pommel has a round knob. The cross guard is quite hefty in the center and has quillon arms which become smaller and go outward for a short distance, ending in a pointed tip. The tip has a raised out design giving them the look of the tip of an air ship. The center portion of the cross guard has an open wing design with a crown over the center area. The reverse of the cross guard has the raised out seal of Spain which is a closed-wing eagle having a crest in its belly. The grip of this example is a tan color celluloid. It is wrapped with brass wire with no attempt to hide the ends. The wire is nice and tight and the grip is in perfect condition. This hilt shows some wear and patination. The scabbard shell is a matching brass. It is dent-free and has two mounts, both of which act as carrying bands. On the obverse, they have a 6-sided figure with floral designs and there is an eyelet that is built-in with a small carrying ring. The lower area of the scabbard has a floral design small panel ending a button shape. Other than these areas, the scabbard is plain. The original portepee is still attached to this scabbard. It is tied in a special knot positioned above the first band. It is a gold bullion cord ending in an acorn shape. The acorn shows quite a bit of fraying at the bottom. The blade is about 16” in length. It is of excellent quality, having a center segment with double edges and a ricasso. This blade is of quality nickel plate and it appears to be in near full mint condition, still with a good tip. The reverse of the blade is etched with a crown over initials which look to be “FTN”. There is also a leather washer which buffers the blade. A good Spanish Air Force here which is probably circa 1950s.

    Excellent Plus. $550.00

26. AXIS #27611C Portugese Air Force Dagger

    This Portuguese Air Force example looks to have been produced in the 1950s or 1960s. It is overall 15” long. It has a pommel which is shaped like a doorknob having a tip at the top. The cross guard is a heavy type being about an inch and a half wide at the center area, tapering on both sides to quillons which are shaped like seeds. In the center of the obverse cross guard there is a bird which is flying to the viewer’s left. Beneath the bird is a Maltese style cross. On the opposite side of the cross guard, there is a raised out circle with a Maltese style cross in the center. This cross looks a lot like the ones that the pilot ships used to have on them. This mount is of brass construction. The grip appears to be a carved wood type covered with blue-black leather. It has 13 ribs which flow downward from right to left. The leather is tightly wrapped with twisted brass wire. The scabbard is a tube type which has been nickel plated. The throat is flared and built in. There are two carrying bands made of brass. They have squared mounts on the obverse which also have examples of the Portuguese cross. The chape area is a brass mount which has a button-like bottom. The second carrying band appears to be lower than it should be, but when the dagger is carried this positioning was done for balance. There are a couple of mild dings in the scabbard but nothing serious. The blade of this example is a fairly high quality type, being about 9½” in length. It has a ricasso with center ridge and it is double-etched. There is some mild age on the blade but, for the most part, it is bright and in near mint condition. A fairly rare dagger here.

    Excellent. $995.00

27. AXIS #27640 Polish Model '54 Air Defense Officcer's Dagger

    This Polish dagger is quite attractive, having nickel plated mounts. The pommel is a staged affair which has a small knob on the top and a cylindrical-like shape below. There is also a raised out ridge that runs around the area near the bottom of the pommel. On the obverse, there is a raised out Polish eagle. The ferrule below also has the raised out ridge and the rest of the area is smooth. The cross guards are plain, having a teardrop up-and-down quillon end. The “up” tear drop is drilled. The grip is an off-white plastic which is quite attractive, looking like ivory. The scabbard has a steel base and it is covered with black leather sewn up the rear. There are matching nickel plated scabbard mounts which have points in the center areas where they meet the leather. Other than this, they are basically plain except for the top mount which has an applied stylish eagle which appears to be dipping downward. The eyelets point outward and have small matching nickel rings. Attached to the rings is an original set of white Polish hangers. These hangers have white leather with smooth nickel plated ovaled buckles. There are snaps on the ends which attach to the eyelets and belt loops on the opposite end which are attached with “d” rings. The blade of this example operates with a lock button positioned on the reverse of the ferrule. The blade is a center ridged type double-edged and it is 9” in length. There is a number stamped into the ricasso “28085”. Overall, this is a nice looking dagger and should be starting to get desirable now that it is nearly 60 years old. This dagger and straps are the same as is shown in the Fedoran book on Page 270.

    Excellent Plus. $495.00

28. AXIS #27639C Romanian Army Officer's Dirk Model 1968

    This Romanian dirk has a slight resemblance to Russian types but it also has nice, unique designs. It is about 12½” in length. The mounts are all of gilded brass construction. The pommel is a four-sided example having a rounded top which is plain. The ferrule matches the four sides of the pommel. The reverse of the ferrule has a push-in blade lock. The grip appears to be a fancy plastic type having four sides and being bulbous in the center, tapering to both ends. The plastic tries to imitate mother of pearl. It is quite a nice looking grip, although it does appear a bit feminine. The cross guard is a brass style having quillon ends in the shapes of teardrops, the left side going down, the right side going up. The scabbard is of all brass. There is no chape at the end of the scabbard, however, there are two pressed out carrying bands at the upper and the lower. These bands feature overlapping oak leaves with acorns. They are equipped with eyelets and carrying rings. In the center between the two bands is a panel with raised backgrounds. In the center of the panel is the crest of Romania. There is a star on the top of a wheat wreath and inside appears to be some type of a building. This fine scabbard has a throat which is retained by two brass dome head side screws. The blade of this example is about 8” long. It is nice and bright, having outstanding polished surfaces. It has a ricasso which goes outward into a “v” design which extends into the center ridge of the blade. The obverse of the blade is serial number stamped “31398”. There is a blade locking device at the reverse ricasso. Accompanying the dagger is an original set of hangers and Romanian belt. The hanger straps do not seem to have hooks on the end, but this is also the way they are shown in the Fedoran book on Page 320. He also shows a dagger identical to this example.

    Near Mint. $450.00

29. AXIS #27630C HUngarian Officer's Award Dirk

    This dirk was apparently adopted in 1992 and was given to Hungarian officers for long excellent service. The dagger measures about 16” overall. It has brass mounts. The pommel is in the shape of a snail shell having a curl design to the raised lines in the center. The cross guard has more of these curl designs which go around the extended quillon arms and come back again to form a “v” shape in the bottom of the cross guard. The same is true on the reverse. There is a Hungarian seal stamped into the center of the obverse cross guard. It appears as though there was an applied or glued seal here but it has gone to time. The grip is a bulbous style which narrows at the top and bottom area. It is of wood or plastic and is a black color. The scabbard is of wood base, having fine leather covering. The leather work is done quite well and in perfect condition. The carrying bands have the same style raised curls as the cross guard. There are lined eyelets with plain carrying rings. The lower chape fitting also repeats this raised curl design. The blade is a double-etched variety having a short ricasso that comes to a rhombic tip. This blade is in mint condition throughout and has a fine brown leather washer which is deep within the cross guard recesses. The cross guard is the type which goes over the scabbard throat and seals the blade. A good looking dagger here which is identical to the example shown on Page 98 of the Fedoran book.

    Near Mint. $550.00

30. AXIS #28460C Croatian Air Force Dagger - Braca Knaus, Zagreb

    This Croatian Air Force dagger is in nice condition. These Croatian daggers have a great style to them, and I personally am a fan. This dagger has nickel plated white metal hilt fittings. The pommel is in the round circle design, and on the obverse it has the initials “NHD”. Around the initials is a twisted roped design. On the reverse, the center area is plain, but has the roped design. The crossguard depicts a narrow eagle with outstretched wings. The bird looks to the viewer’s left, and the detail is quite good on this bird. The same design appears on both sides. The grip is a white celluloid. It shows some age in the surfaces, giving it a creamy look. The obverse is in perfect condition, whereas the reverse has a couple of hairline cracks at the upper area, as well as one at the bottom area, but there are no fractures or problems. The scabbard is a matching silvered finish, and there is a pebbled panel in the center area. Above the pebbled area there is a design a called a “triplet”. Below are a number of circles with star-like devices in the center. The circles run downward, getting smaller as they descend. These patterns are called triplet and trefoil. The scabbard is the same on the obverse and the reverse. There are twin eyelets and carrying rings that are fitted to the right side of the scabbard. The blade of this example is the nicest one I have seen. Usually, these blades are quite crude and rusty. In this case, the blade is a beauty having a nickel plated finish. The finish is excellent and still mirror bright. The maker name and town are visible on the ricasso, “Bracca Knaus, Zabreg”. This is a good collectable example here.

    Excellent Plus, Plus. $1,995.00

31. AXIS #28459C Slovak Model '39 PIlot's Dagger - Wlaszovits, Stos

    The Slovak Pilot dagger is very similar to the Czechoslovakian type, except the crossguard is different. This difference means a lot as the Slovak piece is much, much, rarer than the standard Czech Air Force. This example is the same as the piece that appears in the Glemser III book, on pages 167 and 168. It also appears in the new Fedurin book, on page 323. The dagger is extremely well made and has a hilt formed of brass mounts. The pommel is a square type example, having indented center with beaded finish. The crossguard is fairly thick and slopes upward on both ends. It has a design on the front and reverse areas, and there are more pebbled patterns below. In the center of the crossguard is depicted the double cross symbol of Slovakia, which is positioned over mountains. This design is within a circle and appears on both sides. The grip has a bulbous center, which tapers at the top and the bottom. It has beaded borderlines, and in the center there is an insert of white celluloid material. This celluloid appears on both sides and is quite decorative. A fine looking hilt here! The scabbard is also a good looking example, tapering slightly from the throat area to the bottom chape. Although the scabbard is one piece, it gives the image of being three separate pieces connected to a shell. The top mount has raised rectangular designs with beaded borders. The center ramp is plain, and the chape fitting has a series of square designs placed next to each other with raised out figures. The two upper fittings have hanging rings in the design of backward “C” letters. The scabbard shell between the mounts is covered in a fine brown suede leather. The suede is still in excellent condition, showing only nominal wear. This entire dagger has a fine patination across its surfaces, and the raised areas are slightly brighter than the recessed areas, providing a fine visual affect. The blade of this example is a real “killer”. It is a double edge type, with short ricasso and a dolphin nose-type point. It has a prominent center ridge on both sides. The blade is in mirror condition, and still retains all of its original graining in the surfaces. This blade is high quality all the way, and is easily on a par with a German made example. The reverse ricasso has the name of the producer and the Slovakian town where it was made, “Wlaszovits, Stos”. As stated above, these Slovak pieces are quite rare, and this is a good one to save for the future, as the quality and condition are outstanding.

    Near Mint. $2,995.00

32. AXIS #28462C Bulgarian Labor Corp Dagger

    This Bulgarian Labor Corps dagger was made in Bulgaria, and is not a German made piece. Because of this, it is somewhat crude compared to the Solingen produced pieces that I have had in the past. It is on about the same par as the piece that is shown in the Berger book, on page 48. Also, there is a piece shown in the Russian Fedurin book, which also compares with this example, except the Fedurin piece is missing the leather on the scabbard. The fittings of this dagger are composed of brass metal. The pommel has the shape of a regal crown, and it is fairly well detailed, having fleur-de-lis that runs around its center area. The crossguard is in the shape of a lion’s head quillon at the left side, and a shovel at the right side. The shovel has a superimposed pick in the center of the shovel. At the crossguard center block, there is a Bulgarian Crest featuring two lions holding onto the edges of a shield, with a crown on top of it. The detail to this crest is not very good, but there is enough there to make out the depiction. The reverse center block is plain with a rectangular raised figure. There is a flared ferrule part above the crossguard that accepts the bottom grip area. The grip itself appears to be a painted wood base. It features seven ribs, which descend from right to left. The grip is wrapped with a twisted brass wire. Some of the original white paint is beginning to flake, and I would say this paint is about 80% to 85%. The scabbard shell is most likely a steel base. It is covered with a blue-black leather which is original. This leather is still in good condition, having no cuts or problems. The area between the two upper bands has an inverted heart shape device that depicts the sun over mountains, which is the Bulgarian Crest. The bands on either side are matching brass, and they roughly depict oak leaves. The eyelets are smooth, and the carrying rings have a roped design. The lower chape depicts sprigs of oak leaves and acorns, which run its length. The blade of this example is slightly more narrow than a German blade, but is has the same shape with center segment and double edge construction. The tip is still needle-like. This blade is nickel plated and is still quite bright, having a couple of minor age spots, but nothing bad. This blade grades in near mint condition. There is a leather blade buffer, which protects it. Overall, not a bad conditioned dagger, but being somewhat crude compared to those produced by Germany.

    Excellent. $995.00

33. AXIS #27565C Goverment Service Dagger, Protectorate of Bohemian and Moravia

    This Protectorate dagger is most beautiful, being of top quality and in first class condition. The fittings are all gilded and they appear to be a brass base. The hilt is most attractive with a rounded pommel with the round part being in horizontal form. Going around the outside perimeter, are overlapping lime leaves. At the top of the pommel is a threaded device, which apparently retains the tang. At the bottom of the grip is a ferrule that looks similar to the pommel only thinner. There are two side straps that overlap the grip and they are plain, having only notched edges for decoration. The crossguard is a tapered downward dual quillon type. It is also of plain surface. There is a small clamshell device that has a raised-out sprig consisting of three lime leaves. Inserted into the center area on both sides of the grip, is a most attractive, deep orange, celluloid strip. This celluloid adds much to the looks of the dagger and is in perfect condition. The scabbard is a steel base and is fitted with three brass mounts. The areas in between the mounts are covered with brown suede. The mounts have lime leaves decorating the areas where they touch the scabbard shell. The rest of the mounts have fluted style surface decoration. The hanging rings are a “V” shape design and there is one attached to the upper and the center scabbard mount. Attached to the hanging rings is an outstanding set of original government service, brown leather, hanging straps. The leather of these straps is still quite supple and they are equipped with gilded brass rectangular buckles and upper snap clip, which exactly match the fine gilt surfaces of the dagger’s metal parts. The blade of this example is a double-edged style with short ricasso and center ridge. It is finished in the German manner and is an outstanding example. All of the original graining is in the surfaces and this blade grades in a mint state. The obverse ricasso is stamped with the producer of this dagger, “A. Morzek Slany.” The reverse ricasso is stamped with a small lion that is standing on his back legs. There is a good picture of this dagger on Page 85 of the Berger book. A very beautiful example of a top-notch piece.

    Mint. $2995.00.

34. AXIS #27563C Czechoslovakian Air Force Model 1927 with Hangers - Wlaszovits, Stos

    The Model 1927 Czech Pilot’s Dagger is a good-looking item of fairly large proportion. The hilt fittings are made of gilded brass. The pommel is a squared-off design having pebble patterns running throughout the center area. At the top of the pommel is a round device, which acts as a tang nut. The crossguard flares upward on both sides and has rectangular-like designs in each quillon arm. There are three of these. In the center block, there is a rounded shape that in turn, carries a diamond having a lion in the center standing on its back feet flailing its upper arms. There is also a shield at the lion’s breast. The side plates have designs that resemble those of the crossguard edges and on the obverse there is a pebble pattern that follows the grip hold. There is an insert at the grip hold on both sides, which appears to be a slab of ivory. The obverse piece has turned a golden color and shows some fine graining. The same is true on the reverse except it is not quite as gold. The scabbard shell is a steel base having brown leather covering. The leather is original and appears in near perfect condition. There are three mounts on this scabbard. The center mount is plain with decorated edges; whereas, the upper mount has rectangular designs with beading, similar to the grip. The lower mount has more designs that are in squares, giving a pleasing geometric look to the depiction. The hangers are attached to the “V” shaped hanging rings. Attached are the original hanging straps. They are brown leather, which is still supple and in good condition. The buckles have a rectangular shape and are beaded to match the hilt. There is a large, brass snap clip at the end. The blade of this example is a double-edge type with center ridge. It has a short ricasso with dolphin-style tip. The ricasso is marked with the producer and the town, but a lot of this has been ground off over a period of years. In fact, the whole blade looks as though it had been cleaned up some years ago. The maker of this piece is, “Walszovits, Stos.” There is a leather blade buffer, which is still intact. This is a good-looking dagger showing some age and some wear, but still in very collectible condition.

    Excellent. $1995.00

35. AXIS #19280 Royal Yugoslavian Dagger

    This example shows overall carrying time, but no abuse. It appears identical to the example shown in the Berger Book, Page 263. The stylized brass pommel has beaded designs and gives the impression it is an open finials design, but it is solid material throughout. The matching crossguard is an up and down design with quillons ending in ball designs. The grip is a wood based style, having eleven ribbed sections running downward right to left. The surface is painted a lighter brown color. Some of the paint is missing from wear, but still rates about 85%. The grip is wrapped with single twisted aluminum wire. The scabbard shell has a textured raised look which represents overlapping oak leafing. The shell is fitted with three brass mounts. They have scalloped edges where they meet the shell. Both the upper and center examples have dual rows of overlapping oak leafing. The leaves extend to the round eyelet center areas. The upper mount also has a silvered Yugo two-headed crowned eagle with crest in his stomach. This design is applied. The lower mount is plain, ending in a ball chape. These fittings are retained with headless, flush-mount brass screws. The blade is removed with a push-button release positioned in the center reverse of the guard. The blade is a fine quality nickel-plated example, remaining in mirror bright condition. This near full mint blade has a center ridge with double edges and short ricasso design. The obverse ricasso portrays an etched Yugo eagle, while the reverse is etched with a cross design containing cyrillic writing of the producer name, and with a further Yugo eagle in the center. The brown leather blade buffer is in place. A good sound example.

    Excellent Plus. $695.00

36. AXIS #16858 Royal Romanian NCO's Dirk - Solingen

    This rather diminutive example is only eleven inches in overall length. Although it is called a dirk or dagger, it really is made more in the format of a small bayonet. This example is German made, and, therefore, is of high quality. The hilt fittings reflect a fine nickeled finish, remaining at 100%. The pommel is in the shape of an eagle head looking to the viewer's left. The bird has excellent feathered detailing, appearing on both sides. Additionally the curved beak and mouth details are striking. The eyes of the eagle are set with faceted bright red glass. At the bird's obverse neck area, there is a permanent "D" ring attached. Theoretically, this could retain a portepee. The grip plates are black checkered bakelite. These plates are in perfect condition being retained with two steel rivets with dressed heads on the obverse. The obverse plate has the applied cipher of King Carol II. It is a gilded crown over a circle containing two "C" letters which face each other. King Carol II ruled from 1930 to 1940. The scabbard is a matching nickel plate. It is in perfect condition reflecting 100% plating. There is an unadorned lug positioned on the upper obverse. The scabbard is made without a throat fitting. The scabbard ends with a ball device. The blade is a double edged variety, with high center ridge. It reflects fairly wide graining, but appears in good shape. The word, "Solingen" is deeply stamped into the reverse ricasso. This piece is very attractive, and quite rarely seen. See Berger Book, Page 230.

    Excellent Plus, Plus. $895.00

37. AXIS #25634C Italian Model 1940 Engineer's Knife

    This folding pocket style Italian knife measures approximately 5.5 inches in length. It is equipped with rounded wood grip plates. The wood has some pleasing grain to it, but I do not know what type of a tree it comes from. One side of the grip plates have been stamped, “Genio Militare 1940". There is just one folding blade with this knife. It is interesting in that it has a rounded tip similar to a butter knife. The surfaces have been grained and do show some mild age but, overall, are still in good polish and good condition. The ricasso area of the obverse blade is stamped with the letters “F.C.B.”. At the opposite end of the knife, there is a ring to which there is a small chain attached. This knife is a good collectible and for those specializing in Italian gear, this should be a rare find.

    Excellent Plus, Plus. $250.00

38. AXIS #16859 Royal Romanian NCO's Dirk - Solingen

    This high quality example was produced in Germany. The hilt fittings reflect excellent nickel plating which appears at 100%. The pommel is in the form of an eaglehead, with the bird looking to the viewer's left. The feathering, beak and mouth areas have excellent detail. The bird's eyes are done in red faceted glass. There is a "D" ring permanently attached at the obverse neck area. The grip plates are a black checkered variety, retained by two steel rivets. Applied to the obverse grip is the cipher of King Carol II, who ruled Rumania from 1930 - 1940. The cipher is a gilded brass crown over a circle. The circle contains two letter "C's" positioned face to face. The scabbard is a nickel-plated variety, showing some minor age in the surfaces. The lug fitting has gone to time. The throat is retained by a single screw placed in the obverse shell. The blade is the style with short ricasso and center ridge. The surfaces show fairly wide graining, but the blade is in good condition. The reverse ricasso is stamped, "Solingen". See Berger Book, Page 230. Not a common item. Measures only eleven inches overall.

    Excellent. $725.00

39. AXIS #18052 Model 1941 Croation Army Dagger - Braca Knaus, Zagreb

    This example reflects nickel plating over what is probably brass base metal. The pommel is a circular shape, reflecting a roped border design on both faces. The interior of the obverse pommel face has the raised letters, "NHD", which stood for the Independent State of Croatia. The crossguard features a center block design of three connected roped interlocks. The crossguard quillons are also decorated with raised roped designs on the upper and lower edge borders. The quillon ends curl downward. The horizontally placed, ribbed grip consists of eight sections. It appears to be a celluloid type with a plaster fill. The obverse is totally perfect. The reverse has a couple of minor hairliners at the upper and lower area, and a very small surface chip at the second rib from the top, but none of these are major in any way. The scabbard is straight throughout. The seam extends down both sides where the two scabbard shell halves were braised together. The upper portion depicts interwoven roping matching that of the center block. The center panel has a pebbled pattern design. The lower scabbard portion depicts a series of ten descending sized roped circles, each of which enclose a raised star design. The upper carrying ring and eyelet are in place. The lower example is missing - easy to make a new one, though, as they are just made from standard metal rod stock. The blade shows quite a bit of age discoloration in the surfaces, but no pitting. Rates at less than excellent, though. It is a double-edged variety, having center ridge construction. There is a short ricasso. The maker name and location is stamped into the obverse ricasso, "Braca Knaus/Zagreb". The original leather washer has gone to time, leaving a minor blade shoulder gap - also easy to fix. A good starter piece or something for the more budget-minded Axis collector.

    Excellent Minus. $850.00

40. AXIS #26468 French Long Bayonet

    This French bayonet is rather unwieldy, as it is about 22 inches in length. This, to me, is quite long and must have been difficult to use on the battlefield. Nevertheless, it is a WWII item. The hilt has an all-metal grip which appears to be a brushed aluminum or magnesium metal. It is rounded with a handhold shape to it. There is also a notch at the end where the bayonet fits over the rifle. There is also a sleeve which runs at the top, and the barrel goes through a circular device. The bottom area below the hilt is curved downward and also has a serial number stamped on it. The bayonet’s release button is gnarled for a good finger grip. The hilt of this example is still quite clean. There is a minor piece of metal which looks to perhaps have been broken off of the top area. The scabbard is a long, thin, steel tubular affair which has a chape button on the end. There is also a “u” style bracket at the top where there must have been a strap or some way to retain the bayonet from a belt. The blade is a four sided type which is in excellent, mint condition. Each side is crisp and bright, coming to a needlelike point at the end. The hilt and scabbard are serial numbered; however, the two serial numbers do not match. This is the first French bayonet I remember handling.

    Excellent Plus. $75.00

41. AXIS #22415 Communist Era Bulgarian Dagger with Chain Hanger

    This dagger consists of fine quality gilt fittings. The pommel is squared off similar to a Russian dagger, as are the up-and-down quillons, which end in teardrops. The grip appears to be a form of white plastic or celluloid which has a brass design band running through the center of both sides. This band is similar to a chain link design which is traditional for Bulgarian weapons. The scabbard is a steel shell to which are connected three brass mounts. The top mount depicts the Bulgarian lion above a rising sun. These depictions are raised out. On the reverse is a large state building with a communist star at the top. The center ramp and bottom mount are plain. Attached to the upper and center mount is a ringlet style chain with clip in matching brass. This chain link has twelve ringlets on each end. The brass snap clip is unmarked and has the chain scabbard similar to a 1st model Luftwaffe snap clip. The blade is a high quality nickel-plated doubled etched example. It has a fuller which runs down the length of both sides. There is also a short ricasso and the blade is protected by a red leather washer. A good looking example.

    Excellent Plus. $595.00

42. AXIS #23874 Bulgarian Labor Corps Dirk - Puma

    This attractive Labor Corps dirk is the same as is shown in the Glemser Volume IV Book, page 121. It is also very similar to the example shown in the Berger Book on page 48, except the insignia of Bulgaria is missing from the center scabbard on this Berger Book piece, but is shown on the Glemser piece. At any rate, the fittings of this hilt are cast in fine gilded brass. The pommel is in the shape of a crown which is thicker at the top and tapers down at the neck. There is also a ball like device at the top of the crown. This example shows some hand wear from the original bearer of this dagger, but it is still possible to see most of the complicated detail that decorates this pommel. The crossguard is also a most interesting unit. The center block area depicts a Bulgarian royal crown having a shield-like device with a lion in the center of the shield under a royal crown. The shield is supported by additional crowned lions standing on each side of the shield. This center block area is depicted in silver contrasting nicely with the gilded brass of the quillon arms. The left quillon arm extends outward in a tapered manner having pebbling to its backgrounds. At the end, is a quillon detailing a lion's head. The right crossguard arms extends outward in the same manner, and at the quillon end, is depicted the shape of a spade. Superimposed over the spade is also a pick. Most interesting designs here having much eye appeal. This dagger was made in Germany so the designs and craftsmanship are of the highest caliber. The grip is a very pleasing pumpkin orange color. It is the same as the type we would see on a German Naval dirk. The grip is in perfect condition on the obverse, and has a small chip at the reverse top as well as a couple of hairline cracks in the two center rib sections. None of this is bad, however. The grip is tightly wrapped with gilded single twisted brass wire. The scabbard is nice and straight throughout and is a steel shell. The shell has a pebbled background in the metal and is painted black. It deceives the viewer into thinking the shell is covered with finely grained leather, but it is only paint. The shell is fitted with two carrying bands and eyelets which also resemble the German Naval type. These bands are made showing overlapping oak leaves and acorns. The upper eyelets are plain and the upper ring is plain. The lower ring has a roped depiction similar to the way both book pieces are depicted. (Assumedly the top ring could be a replacement.) In between the two bands is a silvered crest. This crest is egg shaped and depicts a mountain with sunrays coming up from it. There are Cyrillic writings over the top of the mountain and below, which are typical Bulgarian. The lower chape of this example is a smooth smaller type which is not exactly like the ones which are shown in both book pieces, but it does appear to be original. The blade is identical to a German Navy type. It reflects double fuller construction and has highest quality nickel-plated finish. This blade is in mint condition and really looks great. The obverse ricasso has the etching of a crown over a stylized "B" letter. This is the cipher of King Boris. The reverse ricasso has the familiar Puma cat with the firm name below the cat's head, which is all depicted within a diamond. Below the diamond is the place of manufacture, "Solingen". There is a leather washer which seals this blade. This is a rarely seen dagger and is in a highly collectible state.

    Excellent Plus, Plus. $2195.00

43. AXIS #27567C Bulgarian Labor Corps Dagger - Puma

    These German made Labor Corps daggers are very popular with 3rd Reich collectors, as there was a relationship between King Boris of Bulgaria and the Führer. The daggers are German made, and are of high quality. This example can be seen on pages 47 and 48 of the Berger book, with the exception the book piece does not show the scabbard symbol of Bulgaria. This hilt has brass mounts. The pommel is in the shape of a Bulgarian crown, being highly detailed, and having a small ball on the top. The crossguard features a center block, which has a silvered seal of Bulgaria on the obverse, and the rectangular center block on the reverse is stippled. The quillon arms are most interesting on this dagger. The left example ending in a detailed lion head, and the right example ending in the shape of a spade, and depicting a superimposed pick at the center. The legs are stippled throughout the outward arms. The grip of this example is most attractive, being a solid celluloid, and being an orange pumpkin color. The grip is in perfect condition, with the exception of one small hairliner at the lower obverse rib. This grip has seven ribs, which run downward from right to left. The ribs are wrapped with a twisted gilded brass wire. Fine looking hilt here! The scabbard is a tapering steel base, having upper rings consisting of overlapping oak leaves with acorns, similar to those seen on German Naval daggers. The eyelets are plain finished, and the carrying rings are a roped design. In between the two carrying bands is a silvered crest, which portrays a mountain with a ray of sunshine above it. The depiction is bordered with wheat sheafs. Unfortunately, the lower brass fitting for this example has gone to time. The blade is a high quality example, being very similar to a German Naval blade, having dual fuller construction. It is nickel plated, and the nickel surfaces are high quality and mirror bright. This blade is in mint condition, other than normal in-and-out marks. The obverse ricasso area portrays the seal of King of Boris III, being a crown over the letter “B”, with Roman numeral “III” at the lower portion of the letter. On the reverse is the Puma trademark, consisting of a diamond shape, showing a cat head and the name “Puma” below. Below the diamond shape is the name of the city where this dagger was produced, “Solingen”. There is a brown leather buffer in place. A fine dagger here, which because of the missing chape fitting, is priced accordingly.

    Excellent, Plus. $1,995.00

44. AXIS #27554C Royal Yugoslavian Naval Type 3 Dagger

    This Yugoslavian Naval is identical to the example shown on page 281 of the Berger book. The hilt fittings are of all brass construction. The pommel is in the Turkish head-knot variety, having good detail to the roping. The crossguard and ferrule are one unit. The center block area features a scallop shell, and the quillon arms are in the forms of dolphins with their heads inward, and tails going outward, to a curl at the end. There is a blade release button at the reverse. The grip is a celluloid over wood, having ten ribs which go downward from right to left. These ribs are decorated with twisted brass wire. The scabbard is a metal shell base, with leather covering. The leather is a fine grain, being a black color. The scabbard has four separate brass mounts. The top mount consists of the throat assembly, having dual oak leaf overlapping leaves running around its circumference. The second band has the same oak leaf designs and is fit with an eyelet and ring. The third example is the same, also having an eyelet and ring. At the lower area is a chape fitting, which has a Neptune head at the top, with a 3-pronged trident pointing upward at the bottom. The reverse of this fitting is plain. A nice looking scabbard here. The blade of this example is a high quality nickel plated type. It is double edged with a center ridge. The obverse has the cipher King Peter II in the center area, which consists of a crown with long streamers over the Roman number II. The rest of the blade is floral designed. The reverse blade panel is totally of floral designs. This blade is in near mint condition, having only in-and-out marks. It is fitted with a blade release lock. It is protected by a leather blade buffer. A fairly rare dagger here, and not a bad looking piece.

    Near Mint. $1,995.00

45. AXIS #27551C French Air Force Officer's Dagger with Hangers

    This Model 1934 French Air Force Officer Dagger is complete with hangers. These pieces were worn before the war and after the war, and it is difficult to tell the vintage, as they were all made the same. The regulations did not call for an orange grip, as this example has, but rather a white grip or a black grip. It can be assumed that possibly the white grip turned to this pleasing color orange, as it does appear to be made of a celluloid material. The dagger has all fittings that are squared in nature. The pommel and ferrule are square style blocks of brass. The crossguard is a standard straight type, having short quillons with squared off ends. The orange grip is also rectangular shaped. The scabbard appears to be of leather covered wood. This wood also has four squared corners. The leather is in choice condition, being a very fine grain, and a blue-black color. The center fitting is equipped with an eyelet, as is the upper fitting, and the original set of black leather hangers are still attached. This leather is still supple, and is equipped with squared brass buckles. The lower chape of the scabbard is a separate brass piece, also having squared corners, with a square small tip at the bottom. The blade is a high quality nickel plated example. The blade has a center ridge with double edge construction. There is also a short ricasso. There are a few minor age signs in the nickel fitting, but for the most part, it is in good bright condition. The blade easily grades at excellent plus. The braid ricasso is stamped with the producer, "Lafayette, Paris/Depose". A nice looking high quality dagger here.

    Near Mint. $1,495.00

46. AXIS #27550C French Air Force Officer's Dagger

    This French Air Force Dagger appears the same as the example shown on page 108 of the Berger book. All of the fittings are of a squared corner nature, and the white celluloid grip indicates officer status. These daggers were first introduced in 1934, but they were also worn after the war. This one looks like it could come from the 1950’s or 60’s. The pommel and ferrule are squared corner brass fittings. The white celluloid grip is also squared, and is in perfect condition. The crossguard is a simple device, having short quillons which have squared tips. The scabbard is made of a wood base with squared corners. It is covered with a fine grained dark blue leather, which remains in perfect condition. The wood shell is fitted with three brass mounts. These mounts are all of squared shape and they are of gilded brass. The two upper mounts have plain eyelets and carrying rings. The gilding is nearly 100% throughout these mounts. The reverse of the upper ferrule has a small “U” fitting. I believe that this was for use of a portepee. The blade appears to be a chrome plate type. It has a center ridge with double edges, and short ricasso. It is in mint condition. A nice looking example here in top rate shape.

    Near Mint. $995.00

47. AXIS #27570C Swedish Officer's Clamshell Bayonet

    This Swedish Officer Clamshell Bayonet was worn by army officers during the 1940’s. It features a nickel plated bayonet style hilt, having a Swedish Lion looking to the left as its pommel. This pommel has a stippled surface throughout. The crossguard is the style with up-and-down quillon ends. This crossguard also has a stippled finish. There is a clamshell below, which has a smooth shield in the center, with stippling around it. These nickeled parts are in excellent condition. The grip plates are genuine stag horn. The stag of fairly light tan color, having pleasing grain in the center areas, and trimmed in the edges to fit. These grip plates are retained by two small rivets. The bayonet blade has a single fuller construction, with single edge. The reverse ricasso is marked with the maker name, “FM Nattsson, Mora”. There is a brown leather buffer protecting the blade. The scabbard is a typical bayonet style, with lug and throat. It has a fine blued finish, and is in near mint condition. Overall a nice bayonet, resembling the German style and also having German style craftsmanship.

    Near Mint. $595.00

48. AXIS #27571C Swedish Army Clamshell Bayonet

    This Clamshell Bayonet is of fine quality construction, and very much resembles the German types. The pommel consists of a Swedish Lionhead, which looks to the viewer’s left. The surfaces of the lion have a small stippling throughout. The crossguard has a single quillon which points upward, and the surfaces are stippled having a border. There is a clamshell that has a shield device in the center, which is of plain finish. The area around the shield is stippled. The grip plates are made of genuine stag horn. The stag is of light color, having pleasing shades of tan in the grains. The edges have been trimmed to properly fit the hilt. These grip plates are retained by two small rivets. The scabbard is a standard bayonet shape, having a rounded lug and throat. This scabbard is in a blued finish, and appears to have about 95% of the blue remaining. The clamshell has some wear to the nickel plating, showing some brass below. The standard bayonet style blade has single fuller, and appears to have been nickel plated. It is starting to gray slightly from age. The reverse is marked with the producer’s name and town, “FM Mattsson/Mora”. There is a brown colored leather washer. A fine quality constructed item, very similar to the German style clamshell bayonets.

    Excellent. $595.00

49. AXIS #26942C Swiss Dress Bayonet with Knot - Elsener Schywz Victoria

    This Swiss dress bayonet is of highest quality construction. If you have never had a chance to handle one of these, you will be impressed the first time you do. The quality is every bit as good (if not even better) than the Third Reich quality. This fine dagger has a chromed hilt which consists of a pommel, ferrule and cross guard. The pommel is a two-stage type which widest in the center and then curves to rounded at the top. There is a spanner device which acts as the tang retainer and is fit flush with the round pommel top. The cross guard has a built in ferrule. It is a simple fitting, having quillon arms which rise upward just slightly. The grip plates are a fine oak wood which is rounded for a good hand hold. These grip plates are retained by spanner and nut hardware which are plated to match the chrome of the other fittings. Gracing the hilt of this bayonet is a fine portepee. The portepee has a purple textured cording which is decorated with three white lines running the length. There is a weaved white slide. Below is an ovaled knot with stem attached. This configuration is attached to the portepee’s fabric via a wire fitting. The stem and knot are of white yarnlike material and there is an insert of red felt. The scabbard is a black painted steel type which is in excellent condition with perfect original paint. The bottom chape is a squared device. Other than one slight crease at the obverse bottom, this scabbard is in full mint condition. The throat is a chromed type, matching the dagger hilt. Attached to a “u” fitting on the reverse is a leather hanger with nickel snap clip. Below this hanger, the scabbard is stamped “S”. The blade is a fine double etched type with high-ridge center. There is a short ricasso. This blade has its original mirror finish and all of its graining is still in its surfaces with needlelike tip. It is marked with the maker mark “Elsener Schwyz Victoria” on the reverse ricasso and on the obverse, the blade is serial numbered “168793". Looking in the Volume IV of the Glemser books on Page 109 it shows that this serial number would have been issued for a Swiss bayonet produced in 1959. A fine example here and a good collectible.

    Near Mint. $495.00