Just wanted to introduce myself. Just started collecting daggers had always wanted to as a kid. So figured have at it. It all started with my seeing a k98 mauser bayonet in a antique store. Its a crs with matching scabbard. I then purchased a rzm SA dagger, Its a Eichorn SA. Any way....I then seen a add for 2 daggers from a vets belongings. One a Heer with hangers,white handle , great shape, Alacosa on blade. The second dagger from add turns out to be a......Red cross Leaders Dagger. Long story short.....Ive been biten by the bug.....time to save for a nice SS. Any how if that qualifiies me then Im in the right place.
Welcome D. Sounds like you are off to a good start. Buy books, talk to people and try to handle as many original daggers as you can. The more you know the better off you will be. Try to buy things in good condition. If and when you sell something to upgrade or for whatever reason it's better if you don't have to explain anything. Nice original pieces speak for themselves. Good luck with your collecting.
Jim
Thanks gents......Im off to the gun show this weekend, love the look of the goverments/diplomats. Time to save penny's. LOL
Did buy a junk...Sykes knife. Handle looked brass in pics.lol.
Welcome aboard.I once bought a Red Cross officers dagger from an ad i placed, this was years ago and got it from the vet that brought it back. He swore up and that he had taken it off an SS officer,lol, no point in trying to correct the elderly gentleman.
Turns out these daggers are in great shape, the Heer is silver plated..early version, and its hangers are in great shape. Had lots of offers for them.....lol.
Seen two Hj youths...350 and 450.....ooouch.
Went to a show yesterday. GR....was standing at the dealers table...and got to hear them bid on items being brought in. Talk about some crooks! To each there own I suppose. 2nd Luft.....$100.00 with portepee and hangers. HJ knife 50.00, helmits 125.00........I was about to kick the Luft owner in the leg.