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NVL12 - 043 - 27706 – 2ND MODEL NAVAL – PAUL WEYERSBERG

This is a fine 2nd model dagger, having classic Paul Weyersberg style fittings. The pommel is the same as I show in my Navy book on Page 293. The cross guard is identical to the example shown on Page 294. Both of these hilt fittings are in outstanding condition, each having about 90% - 95% of the original gilt finish. This fire gilt is quite bright but has a muted effect in the backgrounds. The pommel has outstanding detail to the bird’s head, eye, breast feathering, wing feathering and the wreath with vaulted swastika. The cross guard has the fouled anchors in the center and the anchors are the type that has the small circle between the two plows. The acanthus leaves which go outward are nicely done and the end buttons have larger nipples consistent with the example show on Page 294. Additionally, this beautiful dagger has a drilled variety blade release button which is the two-piece type. For once, the knob portion of the threaded button is still in place. The grip of this example has turned a pleasing off-white color and it remains in perfect condition. It is tightly wrapped with fairly large twisted brass wire. This wire has trapped much of the old residue in the ribs beneath. The scabbard is the same as the example shown on Page 294. It has the lightning bolt pattern and is still straight throughout, showing only minor usage signs. This lightning pattern is very deep to the palmettes, lightning bolts, ermine feet and acanthus leaves at the lower. The overlapping oak leaf carrying bands are the high-off-the-surface type. The eyelets are triple-serrated and have thick rings, resembling exactly the rings shown on Page 294. This scabbard does not have the same amount of gilt as the upper fittings, but there are traces of it being the identical color as the hilt fittings noticeable in the throat area, the recessed areas around the bands and also the recess areas in the lightning bolt designs. The scabbard throat is a large, thick type just like the book piece, and it is retained by two flathead brass screws also like the book piece. The blade is also extremely nice. It is a nickel plated type, being the fouled anchor variety. It is nice and bright, having only the slightest of age to the surfaces but still easily grades at near mint condition. The raised work in the fouled anchor motif is bright against the frosted backgrounds. This blade is also identical to the example shown on Page 294. The reverse ricasso is etched with the dual ovals. The ovals trap the firm’s name and location “Paul Weyersberg & Co. Solingen” and inside is the downward pointing sword positioned between two wheat shafts. The original brown leather washer is in place. An outstanding Naval dagger here. Dirks produced by this maker are rare to find and to encounter on in this exceptional condition is a real find. A great dagger for the “type” collectors out there, or for someone who is just looking for a nice example. Excellent Plus, Plus. $1,495.00

NVL12 - 044 - 18722 – 2ND MODEL PERSONALIZED NAVAL – E & F HÖRSTER

This is a fine, early Hörster dagger having a pommel the same as is shown on Page 282 of my Naval book with a cross guard the same as Page 283. These fittings reflect quality brass construction and there still is some gilding clinging to the surfaces of both fittings. The gilding is perhaps 50% - 60%. The pommel has excellent detail to the bird’s head, breast feathering, half-open wings, wreath and raised out swastika. The cross guard also has good detail to the fouled anchor center blocks, the acanthus leaves and the button ends. The nipples stick out quite far, as is typical of this producer’s product. The grip is a perfect conditioned off-white example. This grip is tightly wrapped with twisted brass wire which as trapped old residue in the rib crevices. The scabbard is a good, solid lightning bolt example still being nice and straight. It has good detail to the engravings in the surfaces consisting of the palmettes around the bands, the lightning bolts, the ermine feet and the acanthus leaves below. The lower portion of this scabbard exactly conforms with the one I show on Page 284. The overlapping oak-leafed bands are the high-off-the-surface type. The eyelets still have most of the serrations to the triple surfaces. The throat is retained by two headless, flush mount brass screws. The reverse of the scabbard has the original owner’s surname nicely engraved into the surfaces. It is “Simon”. Looking into my Naval rank list of 1942, I see that there are several naval officers with this last name “Simon,” so the next owner would have to try ways to eliminate the other possibilities. One way to do this would be the fact that the blade of this example has a stamped trademark instead of the usual etched variety. I am quite certain that the stamped variety was done prior to 1938 so it would be possible to eliminate some of the officers by using 1937 as a criteria for receiving this dirk. Also, this dirk does not look to have a upgraded pommel so it could be assumed that it was not issued any earlier than 1937, which would have meant it would have been equipped with a ball top. This pommel looks like the original pommel to the dagger. At any rate, the blade is quite nice, being nice and bright and having the fouled anchor motif. This blade shows only the slightest of age to the surfaces but, for the most part, it easily would rate in near mint condition having its needlelike tip still in place. The blade is etched with a fine frosted background which is still all there. The stamped trademark is on the obverse and it features double ovals. The ovals contain the firm’s name and location “E.u.F. Hörster Solingen”. Inside is the large “H” letter with the smaller letters of “h” and “s” and pierced by a sword inside the big letter. The blade has its original leather buffer in place. A fine dirk here with some possibilities for research. Excellent Plus Plus. $1,495.00

NVL12 - 045 - 27815 – 2ND MODEL NAVAL – WKC

This is a classic, untouched WKC which is identical to the examples I show in my Navy book on Pages 273 and 274. This piece has never been cleaned and much of the surfaces has a pleasing plum color patination. The pommel is identical to the book piece, having good detail to the bird’s head, breast feathering, half-open wings, wreath and mobile swastika. This pommel has only the most minor amounts of gilt still showing in the recesses. The cross guard is also a standard type, being identical to the ones shown on Page 271. This guard has more gilding than the pommel but it also has the plum color patination. The gilt is approximately 50%. The cross guard features good detail to the fouled anchor center blocks on each side as well as the acanthus leaves and end buttons. The grip is an off-white example, being celluloid over a wood base. It is still in perfect condition throughout, although there is just the slightest of a hairliner which shows at the reverse upper rib, although it is really not a crack. The twisted brass wire is tightly wrapped about the ribs. This is a fine, untouched hilt! The scabbard perfectly ties in with the hilt, having the same mostly plum color to the patination but there are hints of gliding gleaming out of the recesses around the high-off-the-surface carrying bands, throat area and also around the chape button. The scabbard is engraved with the lightning bolt pattern and has outstanding detail to the palmettes, lightning bolts, ermine feet and acanthus leaves. This lower scabbard area is identical to the one I picture at the bottom of Page 274. The scabbard bands have excellent detail to the overlapping oak leaves and acorns. The eyelets have the triple-serrated surfaces showing nominal wear. The throat is retained by two dome head unturned brass screws. This scabbard is dent-free throughout, having just a slight turn to the right at the bottom where it tapers. We do see this a lot with Naval daggers. The blade is a fine double-etched example. It is still mostly bright, having good nickel plated surfaces. The original needlelike tip is in place and the frosted backgrounds to the raised work are all there. This blade easily grades at excellent plus plus condition. As is normally the case with the WKC product, the firm’s knight head logo and initials “WKC” are deeply stamped in the obverse. There is a fine off-red felt blade buffer in place. I personally purchased this 2nd model Naval from the family of a veteran. This dagger has never been cleaned or ever been in a collection.Excellent Plus. $1,095.00

NVL12 - 046 - 27719 – 2ND MODEL NAVAL – F.W. HÖLLER

This 2nd model Naval dagger is in truly outstanding condition. I recently purchased it from the family of a veteran. The dagger is a textbook Höller and is identical to the example I show on pages 278 – 280. The fittings are high-quality brass throughout and they retain 100% of their original gilded finish. It is rare to see such nice fittings on a dagger that apparently was issued but seldom worn. The pommel is a real beauty, having outstanding detail to the bird’s head, breast feathering, half-closed wings, talons, wreath and also to the raised out mobile swastika which has a slightly different gold tint to its surfaces. Even the collar area retains all of its gilding. The cross guard is a typical Höller type, having outstanding detail to the fouled anchor center blocks, the acanthus leaves on the quillon arms and to the button ends with large nipples sticking out. This cross guard looks just like the one on Page 280. The grip is as nice as they come. It is an off-white celluloid example which has been poured over a carved wood base. The celluloid is in totally perfect condition and as is usually the case with the Höller firm, the grip is wrapped with springy aluminum brass wire. A fine hilt here! The scabbard is also a beauty. This scabbard retains all of its gilt finish and, apparently, the lacquer must be totally intact also, as there is no sign of any wear to the surfaces. This choice scabbard is the lightning bolt type with outstanding detail to the palmettes, the lightning bolts, the ermine feet and the acanthus leaves at the lower. The scabbard is identical to the one shown on Page 279. The bands are the typical Höller variety, having straight borders with fine detail to the overlapping oak leaves and acorns. The eyelets have the triple-serrated surfaces and there is little wear to these areas. The throat is retained by two headless, flush mount unturned screws. A mint scabbard here! As we would hope, when drawing the blade out of the scabbard, we are treated to a mirror brightness. This blade is beautifully nickel plated and has pristine surfaces throughout with needlelike tip. The etch pattern is also spectacular, as it has 100% frosting to show off the great detail to this sailing ship motif. The obverse of the blade has a fouled anchor centered and below it is a fully rigged sailing ship floating toward the viewer upon a nest of floral plants. At the upper area of the etch is more beautiful floral effects. The reverse blade eliminates the fouled anchor and features a higher placed, fully rigged sailing ship again floating toward the viewer on sea plants. A great looking, mint condition blade here. The reverse ricasso is etched with the Höller logo. It features double ovals which trap the firm’s name and location “FW Höller Solingen”. Inside is the familiar thermometer having way too many digits to ever count. This blade has been protected by the in-place brown leather buffer. A magnificent Navy dagger which is very difficult to find today in this condition. A real keeper here that you will not have to ever worry about upgrading.Mint. $1,995.00(#100708)

NVL12 - 047 - 27508 - 2ND MODEL NAVAL - E & F HÖRSTER

This Hörster naval dagger is a fine textbook example. It is equipped with highest quality brass mounts. The pommel is identical to the example I show on Page 282 of my Navy book and the cross guard is the same as Page 283. The pommel shows good detail to the bird’s head, breast feathering, half-open wings, wreath and recess swastika. There is gilding still on the surfaces of this fitting and it looks very appealing. The matching cross guard also has good detail to the fouled anchor center blocks, the acanthus leaves on the quillon arms and the lined quillon button ends. The quillons have fairly large nipples which stick outward. The grip of this example is a fine, off-white color. It has an appealing sheen to the surfaces throughout. This grip is in perfect condition and is tightly wrapped with gilded, twisted wire. A fine hilt here. The scabbard is also a nice example. It is a lightning bolt design and is the same as I show on Page 284, lower. The brass color and polish nicely matches the hilt fittings. The detail to the stamped design is exceptional to the pommettes, lightning bolts, ermine feet and acanthus leaves. The lower portion of this scabbard is a mirror image to Page 284. The bands feature overlapping oak leaves and acorns. The eyelets are the triple serrated type. This scabbard has no dents or dings anywhere. The throat is retained by two flathead brass side screws. The blade is a very choice example, being mirror bright and easily in full mint condition. This blade has 100% of the frosting intact behind the raised out fouled anchor etch. The etch features the anchor in the center with sea plants which run outward toward the tip. At the ricasso, there is an additional anchor which is wrapped with two sea serpents. The tip of this blade is still needlelike. This is an early blade and is stamped rather than etched with the Hörster trademark. It is the same as the blade shown on Page 285. The trademark consists of the double ovals which trap the firm’s name and location “E.u.F.Hörster Solingen”. (A little bit of the Solingen word was left out due to a light stamping of the trademark.) The inside of the oval features the large “H” letter with the smaller “h” and “s” letters inside being pierced by a sword. The off-red felt washer is in place. This is a very fine Naval dagger and in extremely collectible condition. Near Mint. $1,495.00

NVL12 - 048 - 27507 - 2ND MODEL NAVAL - CARL EICKHORN

This 2nd model Naval is in very choice condition throughout. The mounts of this example are the same as is shown on my Navy book on Pages 263 - 267. The pommel and cross guard are beauties. Both of these fittings have outstanding detail and much of the original gilt still remains throughout their surfaces. The pommel is a very fine bird, exactly like Page 263. This bird has excellent detail to his eye, beak, breast feathering, half-open wings, talons, wreath and recessed swastika. The recessing of the swastika has resulted in a brighter look and it appears almost as a traffic light glowing outward. The cross guard is also a great fitting, having exceptional detail to the center block fouled anchors, the acanthus leaves on the quillon arms and the lined button ends. These fittings have about 95% of the original gild. The grip is a beautiful off-white example, being celluloid over wood. It is in absolute, perfect condition and is just slightly darker toned on the reverse. The grip is tightly wrapped with twisted gilded brass wire. A perfect example here! Gracing the hilt is a beautiful silver bullion portepee. This portepee has perfect cord and is set in place in the naval tie. The slide and stem are the style with bullion “v” weaving. The ball below is a yarnlike bullion thread and the insert is a silver lined decorative cloth. Outstanding bullion knot here, showing no wear whatsoever. The scabbard is also a fine brass example, being straight throughout and having matching gilded surfaces. The details to the lightning bolt stamping are prefect throughout the pommettes, lightning bolts, ermine feet and acanthus leaves at the bottom. This scabbard is the mirror image of the example I show at the lower on Page 266. The bands feature overlapping oak leaves and acorn mix. The eyelets have the triple serrated surfaces, showing only modest wear. The thicker throat retains all of its gild finish and is retained by two dome head brass side screws. A mint condition scabbard here. The blade is as nice as they come. It has quality nickel plated surfaces and is completely mirror bright, having needlelike tip. The frosting is 100% behind the fouled anchor etch. This etch is quite beautiful, featuring the anchor in the center with sea plants at the upper portion. At the lower portion, there is an additional anchor which has two sea serpents wrapped around it. The reverse ricasso is deeply stamped with the Eickhorn “over the shoulder” squirrel. It is identical to the trademark seen on Page 266, center. This blade is easily in full mint condition. The blade has been protected by an in-place tan felt washer. There is a small nip out of the end of the washer but otherwise, it is in good condition. An exceptional Navy dagger here. If you are only going to buy one, this example would look well in any collection. Mint Minus. $1,695.00(#081408)

NVL12 - 049 - 27523 - 2ND MODEL NAVAL WITH ORANGE GRIP, HAMMERED SCABBARD AND SAILING SHIP BLADE - NO MAKER (F. W. HÖLLER)

This 2nd model Naval dagger shows some usage and has an appealing heavy patination across the quality brass fittings. There is gilding remaining in the recesses but, for the most part, the brass has set the tone for the outside of this piece. Although this blade is not marked with a maker’s name, I feel quite certain that it is an example made by F.W. Höller. The pommel looks identical to the example I show on Page 278 of my Naval book. It is also the same dark patination as the book piece. This pommel shows good detail to the bird’s head, breast feathering, half-open wings, wreath and recess swastika. The cross guard is the same dark color brass. But it, too, has good detail to the cross guard, fouled anchors, acanthus leaves on the quillon arms and the lined button ends. The grip of this example really sets off these darkly toned fittings. It is a pumpkin orange color except in the areas where it has been covered by a portepee. In these areas, the color is still almost yellow. An interesting grip here to study the dramatic effects of light on celluloid. This perfect conditioned grip is tightly wrapped with twisted brass wire. The portepee mentioned is one of the aluminum bullion types. It appears original to this piece, as the lighter toning follows the exact path of the cord throughout the upper portion, the left side edge and also the reverse area where there is a slightly lighter portion where the grip goes into the double clove hitch knot. This knot does show some fraying where the cord comes out and also on the surfaces of the knot itself. It is not bad, though, and since it adds so much to the different toning colors on the grip, I feel the knot should be left with the piece. The scabbard is a hammered type and it is straight throughout. There is a lot of gilding which is visible in the deep surfaces, but like the hilt, this scabbard reflects a natural brass tone. The chape button is also hammered. The bands are the style which has a straight border and overlapping oak leaves and acorns inside. These bands are symbolic of Höller production. The eyelets are the three section type, having serrated edges and fairly thick carrying rings. The throat is retained by two dome head brass screws. The blade of this example is as nice as you will ever see one. It is mirror mint with high quality nickel plated surfaces and retaining its needlelike tip. This blade is in mint condition. The frosting is perfect throughout the etch. This etch features the center placed anchor on the obverse and below is a fully rigged sailing ship floating toward the viewer on a ricasso of sea plants. Above the center-placed anchor are additional sea plants. On the reverse, the anchor motif is eliminated and the sailing ship size is enlarged. On either side of the ship, there are raised out sea plants. The frosting in the backgrounds is 100% and really makes these raised etched look terrific. The reverse ricasso is etched simply with the word “Solingen”. Although there is no maker mark here, I am quite certain that the firm of F.W. Höller definitely made this piece. The blade has been protected by an in-place leather washer. A very fine naval dagger here with outside character and an inside blade which will bring a smile to your face. The sailing ship blades are getting particularly difficult to find and especially in a mint state. A very desirable dagger. Excellent Plus Plus. $2,195.00

This beautiful example has highest quality gilded brass textbook fittings throughout. The hilt fittings show little wear, reflecting very choice fire-gilted surfaces. The gilding appears about 85% on the pommel and more so on the crossguard. Most pleasing fittings here. The finely detailed pommel and crossguard are identical to those shown in my Naval Reference on Pages 282 and 283. The off-white grip is in total perfect condition, being the celluloid-over-wood variety. It is tightly wrapped with gilded brass twisted wire. The matching scabbard is also a dandy. It is the lightning bolt variety, equipped with the larger size eyelets frequently used by this producer. They are the same as the eyelets on the scabbard of the Schneider Bismarck presentation dirk shown on Page 408 of my Naval Book. This quality brass scabbard shell reflects lots of gilding remaining on the surfaces, exactly matching the fine look of the hilt fittings. It is a lightning bolt motif and is straight as an arrow. The carrying bands reflect exceptional detail to the oak leafing and the acorn mix. The eyelets feature a triple serrated surface and also have small built-in sleeves. The serrations are as crisp as the day they were produced. The throat is retained by two untouched domehead side screws. The screws appear to be gilded nickeled examples. The blade is a double etched fouled anchor motif. It is completely mirror bright, and has choice 100% background etch panels. The tip retains its factory needle-like point. This blade easily rates a full mint. The obverse ricasso is matching etched with the double ovaled circle trademark of this firm. The circles trap the firm's name and location. Inside, is the large H letter, having a smaller H and S pierced by a sword. There is a red felt washer in place and retaining almost all of its original bright color. Hörster dirks are not that common - and, nice ones like this are very desirable. Choice original example. Mint Minus (16468) $1,095.00

NVL12 - 055 - 25774 - 2ND MODEL NAVAL WITH PLAIN BLADE – No Maker

This 2nd Model Naval is in outstanding condition, still having most of the original gilded finish. In fact, this gilding appears to be about 95% across the surfaces of this piece. Although the dirk is unmarked, it appears to be a WKC example. The pommel is the same as the one shown on Page 269 of my Naval book . This pommel has wear to the gild only on the high surfaces. The details to the bird’s head, breast feathering, half-closed wings, wreath and swastika within are outstanding. The cross guard features the fouled anchor depiction at the center blocks with quillon arms having acanthus leafed surfaces. The end buttons are nicely lined. The grip is an off-white celluloid-over-wood example. This grip is in totally perfect condition and nicely toned. It is tightly wrapped with double twisted brass wire. A fine hilt here! The scabbard is as nice as the hilt and exactly matches the gilded surfaces. This scabbard is a lightning bolt variety, having excellent depth to the engravings. They feature palmettes, lightning bolts, ermine feet and acanthus leaves. This 95% gilded brass scabbard is straight as an arrow. The carrying bands are identical to the high-off-the-surface varieties that I show on Page 270. These oak leaf bands have an acorn mixture and the eyelets are the triple serrated type, still being crisp. Even the carrying rings have signs of original gilt remaining on them. The throat is retained by two dome head, brass side screws. The bright blade is as nice as they come. It is a quality nickel plated example having duel fuller construction. This blade is unmarked and is in full mint condition. It has been protected by an in-place, off-red felt buffer. A very fine piece here, and the plain blades are more difficult to find than the etched examples. It is felt that the plain blades were worn by NCO personnel.
Near Mint. $895.00

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