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(2) German Post War Daggers

Price realized
$336
Pre-sale estimate
$80 – $150
Hammer price
$275
Category
Firearms & Militaria
Sold
September 7, 2024
Sale
DAY 2- SPECTACULAR SEPTEMBER ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION

Lot description

(lot of 2)  German Post War Dagger by Richard Balke & Sohne, Solingen, (operated 1919-early 2000s), a 10" blade marked at one side "Solingen 1939" with the B&A cross form logo, the opposite side marked "Germany", the guard depicting the Nazi eagle holding a swastika, the opposite side has a pebbled finish, a foliate decorated bolster and wire wrapped handle, the pommel with the swastika at two sides, the dagger approx. 15 3/8"l, housed in a black leather and metal scabbard marked "Made in Germany", overall: 15.75"l; together with (1) German naval dagger having 1 5.7/8" blade decorated at one side with foliate, rope and anchor, a "S" form guard, metal spacers on the orange grip, no maker name, overall approx. 10.25"l, for shipping total of both 0.80lb

This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.