UBB.threads Forums Edged Weapons SS Dagger Forum Great Grandfathers WWII dagger

My great grandfather was a LT. Colonel in the Navy in World War 2. I have two trunk fulls of his memorabilia from when he was in. I have run across a dagger has Alles Fur Deutschland on one side of the blade and rzm in a circle and M.7/67/39. on the other side. I was wondering if anyone could tell me anything about it. Thank you for your reply.

Natalee

SA dagger made by Gottlieb Hammersfahr in 1939.

Regards

Interesting, a LT. Colonel in the Navy??

yea found a certificate with his name on it and it says Lt Cmdr on it. So thats my guess

is this dagger worth anything?

Welcome to the forum. I'm sure that you'll find many people here very interested in what you've found. As for the dagger, try posting some photos in the SA/NSKK section (down one).

Lt Cmdr or Lt Commander makes sense; LT Colonel isn't a Navy rank and was confusing to me.

May I suggest: if you post pictures of your great grandfather memorabilia (dagger) you will most likely receive better feedback.

It is just a guess, but without photos, I would venture your dagger is worth between $200 and $800.

To narrow it down these guys will need photos.

Jim

here it is, i googled my grand dad and found pics of him

Thank you for posting the picture. It would be helpful if we could see both sides.

Thanks!

here is side 2, rmz in a circle and M.7/67/39 is etched in the blade

LdyBug;
I believe you are new to this however, to get the best advice you seek I would suggest that you take pictures of the whole dagger and scabbard as clearly as possible. Folks here want to examine it from point to top,both sides and at different angles if possible. There are many things to view and the more that is seen the better information you will get back.

In this case more information is better as long as the shots are fairly clear and show the whole item(s). JMHO

From the pictures of the blade it appears to be heavily coated with oil or grease of some sort. If the blade was wiped clean with a soft cloth and better pictures shown forum members could you a better idea of value.

Gordon

LdyBug

For one thing, the dagger appears to have been, at some time, taken apart and put back together backwards (ie: the motto on the blade and the eagle on the handle should be on the same side.)

If the condition is as corroded as it appears, I think this dagger would fall in the lower mid ranges of the prices quoted above.