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Germany, Second World War. Heer Model 35 dagger, a memento f…
See original version (French)
397
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Germany, Second World War. Heer Model 35 dagger, a memento f…
See original version (French)
Estimate €150 - €200
Voluntary lot
Description
Germany, Second World War.
Heer Model 35 dagger, a memento from the Russian front; the scabbard is engraved with "Zur Erinnerung an den Winter 1940/41" and "Elegante Welt".
Aluminium pommel and guard. Orange synthetic tang. The back of the guard has been drilled, presumably to hang it on a wall. White blade with small spots in places and manufacturer’s logo “ALCOSO SOLINGEN”. There is a machining mark (drill point) near the logo on the blade. Nickel-plated metal scabbard engraved with the inscription "Zur Erinnerung an den Winter 1940/41 die 'Elegante Welt'" ("In memory of the winter of 1940/41, the 'Elegant World'"). The two straps and the sheath’s suspension rings are missing. In the condition in which it was found, never previously in a collection. (Wear and patina of age, minor imperfections and missing parts. Good condition).
See original version (French)
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Ref. : 0028147 - 8
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