Third Reich Red Cross (D.R.K) Enlisted Mans Dagger / Hewer, ...
Hammer
£400
Third Reich Red Cross (D.R.K) Enlisted Mans Dagger / Hewer, example with chequered front slab grip and smooth rear. Cross guard with DRK eagle emblem to the centre. Housed in the original scabbard which appears to have just remains of the original finish and some touch ups. Leather frog attached to the scabbard, the frog is maker marked and dated 1940. Very good condition sawback blade with thick cut fuller to the back edge and marked under the guard 'GES GESCHUTZ'. Blade 26 1/2 cms, overall 41cms.
Late Wil Martin collection
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Hammer
£400
Third Reich Red Cross (D.R.K) Enlisted Mans Dagger / Hewer, example with chequered front slab grip and smooth rear. Cross guard with DRK eagle emblem to the centre. Housed in the original scabbard which appears to have just remains of the original finish and some touch ups. Leather frog attached to the scabbard, the frog is maker marked and dated 1940. Very good condition sawback blade with thick cut fuller to the back edge and marked under the guard 'GES GESCHUTZ'. Blade 26 1/2 cms, overall 41cms.
Late Wil Martin collection