Collection of Early Bayonet Publications
These 1960's era booklets are a mine of information for the collector of bayonets from all over the world. Multiple monochrome illustrations of blades, frogs and portepee's with definitive descriptions and examples of use.
In excellent condition overall with some minor repairs to bindings in part.
Priced per publication, discount for multiple purchases. read more
40.00 GBP
WKC Fencing Catalogue
An original publication from the inter war period showing the fencing swords and paraphernalia available from the Solingen based WKC company. An astonishing variety of blades and accessories are pictured with a surprising emphasis on fencing masks, body protection and gloves. read more
75.00 GBP
August Lüneburg Catalogue
A original Reichsmarine era catalogue showing not just etched blade patterns and accessories produced, but also the amazing range of variations of deluxe Naval dagger scabbards that were available for purchase at extra cost, most of which have rarely if ever been encountered by the collecting community. An essential document for authenticating that strange dagger you find at a dealers table! read more
325.00 GBP
Third Reich Kriegsmarine Dagger-Hörster
Well detailed pommel and crossguard which has an operating push button. Solid grip tightly wrapped with twisted brass wire. Bright blade with excellent fouled anchor etch has the Hörster mark to the upper ricasso. Hammered scabbard with remarkable embellishment which has become known as the "owl" variation due to the birds-head like decoration to the bottom chape area. Engraving even extends to... read more
280.00 GBP
Early SS Dove Head Artillery/Police Sword
This early piece is a fascinating example from the early days of the Reich, being an Imperial/Weimar style artillery NCO sword, modified with the addition of a Third Reich police eagle pinned professionally to the obverse Langet, possibly used by an early recruit into the service who opted to use his existing sidearm until issued with a standard piece.
Dove head hilt is somewhat dull wi... read more
575.00 GBP
Fire Leaders Dagger-WKC
This long dagger was produced during the Weimar period but would have been worn into the Third Reich, with the addition of a variation leather hanger very similar to those worn with the HJ Leader dagger.
Spherical “flame” pommel in fine condition having much detail and with no hits to the circumference. Solid black grip has a twisted silver wire wrap and brass ferrule with no damage. Typ... read more
1700.00 GBP
Third Reich Wartime Höller Catalogue
This original period copy of the Höller catalogue is dated 1941 and differs from the earlier dated version in our list in several interesting details, for instance the HJ knife listed no longer displays the motto on the blade, and in this edition a Government Official dagger is illustrated. Items shown in a supplement in the '37 edition of the catalogue are included in the main body in this edi... read more
290.00 GBP
WW2 Kriegsmarine Divers Knife
An excellent period example of what has become an incredibly rare knife. Having waffenampt stamps to both blade and body to confirm its use during the third reach period, the overall condition is quite exceptional.
Brass grip retains its rubber sealing ring and black finish between the turned rings. Blade is not maker marked but is likely to me a Henckels product. Minor signs of age an... read more
1700.00 GBP
SS Damascus Paper Knife-Krusius
An absolutely beautiful knife believed to have been a gift to an SS leader, manufactured by a lesser known Solingen manufacturer, active in the town from 1887 until the 1980s. Fluted black grip has delicate filigree decoration while the pommel and crossguard appear to be hammered silver. Blade has a needle point tip
And a stunning pattern, the manufacturer name in raised gold lettering ... read more
1700.00 GBP
Third Reich NSKK Marine Leaders Dagger-Eickhorn
The guilded version of the chained NSKK leaders dagger has been assigned to those ranking officers of the service who assisted with the motorised transport associated with the lakes, rivers and tributaries of the Reich, and is a very rare item. With many post war “modified” pieces on the market, finding a period issued example is a collector minefield.
This dagger however is totally per... read more
5250.00 GBP