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WW2 Era Nazi German Reichsarbeitsdienst (RAD, "Reich Labour Service") Enlisted Man’s Hewer Dagger By Karl Jul Crebbs Solingen With Etched Blade ‘Arbeit Adelt’ (Work Enobles) & Scabbard. Sn 22562 - 22562
The Reichsarbeitsdienst (RAD, "Reich Labour Service") was a major organisation established by Nazi Germany as an agency to help militarize the civilian workforce and indoctrinate it with Nazi ideology. It was the official state labour service, divided into separate sections for men and women. From June 1935 onwards, men aged between 18 and 25 had to serve six months before their military service. During World War II compulsory service also included young women and the RAD developed to an auxiliary formation which provided support for the Wehrmacht armed forces. Hundreds of RAD units also received training as anti-aircraft units and were deployed as RAD Flak Batteries. Several RAD units also performed combat on the eastern front as infantry. As the German defences were devastated, more and more RAD Units were committed to combat. During the final months of the war RAD men formed 6 major frontline units, which were involved with serious fighting. On the western front RAD troops were used as reinforcements to the 9th SS Engineer Abt (SS-Captain Moeller) in the fighting to retake the northern end of the Arnhem bridge from British Paratroopers under Col. Frost. Like most Nazi organisations the RAD was authorised a separate Hewer / dagger for its enlisted men as well as Officer / Leader ranks (see pages 67-71 of Atwood’s book ‘The Daggers & Edged Weapons Of Hitler’s Germany’). The enlisted man’s Hewer adopted in 1934 was initially also worn by Sgts and Officers. These daggers had heavy stag antler grips. This is an original Nazi RAD man’s Hewer. It has a 9 ¾” long blade with fullers and measures 14 ¾” overall. The blade is marked by the manufacturer 'Carl Jul Crebbs Solingen' & the trademark. Below ‘RAD Badge and ‘Ges Gesch’ (patent / quality assurance mark). The reverse has the correct RAD motto etching ‘Arbeit Adelt’ (Work Enobles). The hilt has an Eagle’s beak pommel, cross guard and correct Stag antler scales. The metal fittings of the dagger are nickel plated. The dagger is complete with original black steel scabbard which features a geometric design throat mount and chape. The chape has the RAD ‘Shovel With Swastika’ enamelled badge. One edge of the scabbard has a fixed hanging bar. The price for this Nazi RAD Man’s Hewer & Scabbard includes UK delivery. Sn 22562
£795.00

SOLD SOLD (02/03) RARITY 9 (10 Being Rarest)**WW2 Era 1936 Pattern Nazi German Malsch Karl Spitzer NSKK Senior Officer’s / Leaders Dagger Motto Etched Blade, Bullion Cord & Portepee, Scabbard With RZM M 5/8 (Assman) & NSKK Marked Chains. - 22560
The National Socialist Motor Corps (Nationalsozialistisches Kraftfahrkorps, or NSKK) was a Nazi paramilitary organization that conducted training in the operation of motorcycles and automobiles, and also transported Nazi Party and SA personnel. It was founded in 1931, as a successor to the National Socialist Automobile Corps. The organization and ranks in the NSKK were similar to that of the SA. It focused on fitness in motoring skills, including maintenance and use of both military and civilian vehicles. NSKK members assisted with traffic direction, as well as the transportation of personnel involved with constructing the bunker system on Germany’s western frontier. Starting with the outbreak of war in 1939, the NSKK assisted the German armed forces, providing infrastructural support. As with most uniformed organizations in the Third Reich, the NSKK had a myriad of specific regalia and insignia, each with its own distinct purpose and meaning. From 1937, these daggers were bestowed by NSKK Corps Leader Adolf Hühnlein. This is a very rare original 1936 pattern NSKK Leaders Dagger. NSKK Officer’s of senior rank wore the same dagger with black scabbard as the lower rank officer’s and enlisted men but it was suspended by a metal double chain hanger which necessitated another fitting in the centre of the scabbard as on our example (see pages 58 & 59 of The daggers & edged weapons of Hitler’s Germany by Atwood). The dark brown wooden grip is original and undamaged. The Nazi German National Emblem and 'SA' roundel are perfectly fitted to the undamaged original wood hilt. It has the correct Nickel plated cross guard & pommel. The guard is stamped ‘BO’. The clean blade has the correct ‘Alles Fur Deutschland’ inscription on one side and makers name and trademark ‘Malsch Karl Spitzer Steinbach’ (made only circa 2,000 1933 pattern daggers and are rated rarity 9 (10 being the rarest) in ‘The service daggers of the SA & The NSKK’ by Siegert). The lack of RZM marks on the blade indicates that this is an early production piece. The hilt is fitted with original bullion cord and portepee. The dagger is complete with its original black anodised metal scabbard with correct centre mount. The scabbard has 2 hanging rings, chape and throat mount all nickel plated. The scabbard is fitted with correct original nickel plated link hanging chain. The chain has the correct alternating embossed Nazi National emblem, Swastika & NSKK emblems. The chain has a single sprung clip correctly embossed with Acorn & Oak leaves. The rear of 2 of the links are marked. One with ‘Musterschutz NSKK Korpsfuhrung’ the other is marked ‘RZM M5/8’ (which is the Nazi code for the maker Assman). The clip is fitted with original leather tab belt hanger. The price for this rare, complete, NSKK Senior Officer’s Dagger set includes UK delivery. Sn 22560
£0.00

**SOLD**13/5*WW2 U.S.M.C. Case Cutlery Co V-44 Combat / Survival Bowie Knife & Scabbard. ED 2560 - ED 2560
An original WW2 United States V-44 Combat and Survival Bowie knife by Case Cutlery Co (see page 130 of ‘United States Military Knives Collectors Guide’ by Silvey & Boyd). Officially a survival knife the U.S. Marine Corps used them as a fighting knife against the Japanese. It is a huge knife measuring 14 ¾” in length and with a black synthetic slab sided handle secured by 3 rivets. It has a brass cross guard with rounded ends. It has a 9 ½” long, broad steel bowie blade with falchion - style tip and twin narrow fullers. The blade has a crisp 'Case xx' (Case Cutlery) stamp. It is accompanied by its brown leather scabbard with rear riveted belt loop. All leather and stitching of the scabbard are intact. There are no manufacturer marks on the scabbard. The price for WW2 era Combat / Survival knife includes UK delivery. ED 2560 (In American Knives Box)
£0.00

**RARE MANUFACTURER**WW2 U.S.M.C. Kinfolks V-44 Combat / Survival Bowie Knife & Scabbard. ED 2544 - ED 2544
An original WW2 United States V-44 Combat and Survival Bowie knife by Kinfolks Incorporated, Williamsburg, VA part of the Case family business. Kinfolks is the 2nd rarest maker of these knives after Western (see page 130 of ‘United States Military Knives Collectors Guide’ by Silvey & Boyd). Officially a survival knife the U.S. Marine Corps used them as a fighting knife against the Japanese. It is a large knife measuring 14¼” in length and with a black synthetic handle secured by 3 rivets. It has a brass cross guard with ball finials which is a unique shape compared to other manufacturers. It has a 9 ½” long, broad steel bowie blade with falchion - style tip and twin narrow fullers. The blade has a crisp 'Kinfolks Inc.' marking. It is accompanied by its brown leather scabbard with rear riveted belt loop. All leather and stitching of the scabbard are intact. There are no manufacturer marks on the scabbard. The price for this rare Combat / Survival knife includes UK delivery. ED 2544 (In American Knives Box Storeroom)
£695.00

**SOLD**1/5**WW2 British B2 WD 2nd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes FS Commando Fighting Knife & Scabbard. ED 2543 - ED 2543
2nd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes 'FS' Fighting Knives were introduced in 1941 (see page 89-93 of The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife & Other Commando Knives By Flook). This is an original, WW2 2nd pattern, WD B2 marked , FS dagger and scabbard. The hilt is brass with 2nd pattern knurled grip and oval steel cross guard. The top of one side of the cross guard is stamped with War Dept arrow mark and B2 a known WW2 2nd pattern designation. It has a 169 mm long double edged blade with medial ridge which has just light staining consistent with age. Its original scabbard has an external brass chape. The scabbard retains its original 4 sewn on leather tabs & elasticated retaining strap. All leather and stitching of the scabbard are clean and intact. The price includes UK delivery. ED 2543
£0.00

Victorian Era Galles Christiania, Finnish Form, Puukko Hunting / Fishing Knife with Scrimshaw Etched Polished Bone Hilt German Silver Mounts & Tooled Open Top Leather Scabbard with German Silver Mounts. Sn 15908:1 - 15908:1
A Puukko (Finnish pronunciation: [puH0;kH0;o]) is a small traditional Finnish general purpose belt knife ideal for hunting & fishing with a single curved cutting edge, solid hidden tang and, usually, a flat back. This Victorian era Puuko form knife and scabbard are in excellent condition. It is 7 ¾” overall with a sharp 3 ½” steel drop point blade. The blade has just light staining consistent with age. The top and bottom edges of the ricasso are notched. The knife has a solid barrel shaped polished bone handle with superb scrimshaw foliate etching all around. The hilt has a German silver ferrule & pommel cap with nut securing the full tang. The pommel cap has a period stylised engraved monogram which appears to be ‘H.F’ most likely the initials of the original owner of the knife. The knife comes with its original open top, brown leather scabbard which has German silver frame and single steel hanging ring. The ball end chape of the frame has engraved foliate decoration. The leather has tooled foliate panel decoration on the front aspect. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 15908:1
£375.00

Victorian Era English Thomas Turner & Co Sheffield ‘Encore’ Bowie Knife with Stag Horn Scales & Leather Sheath. Sn 14445 - 14445
At the end of the 19th century, Thomas Turner was one of the most important cutlery firms in Sheffield. The company was founded in 1802. By 1822, it was listed in a Sheffield directory in Norfolk Street. The company mixed steel and tool manufacture with cutlery and also operated as a merchant. The owner was Thomas Turner, living at East Bank. After he died on 5 March 1845, aged 61, the business passed to his eldest son, also named Thomas. The latter had been born on 10 January 1829. His brothers, Benjamin Thorne and William Thorne Turner, also became partners. By the 1850s, the company's reputation was secure. In 1851, it won a Prize Medal at the Great Exhibition. Sometimes Turner stamped several slogans on each knife. Aside from the slogans, Turner's used the trademark "Encore"(granted in 1805). This is a very good Victorian era English ‘Encore’ Bowie by Thos (Thomas) Turner & Co. It has undamaged stag horn scales & German Silver cross guard. It has a 6” single edged, deep swept Bowie blade, marked by the manufacturer ‘Thos Turner & Co Sheffield’ and with ‘Encore’ trademark. It measures 10” overall length. It has a riveted & stitched brown leather sheath. All leather; rivets & stitching of the sheath are intact. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 14445
£275.00

Victorian Joseph Rodgers & Sons 6 Norfolk Street, Sheffield ‘Hunting Knife’ Folding Bowie with Polished Horn Scales, German Silver Fittings & Later Quality Bespoke Made Scabbard. Sn 21297 - 21297
Joseph Rodgers & Sons were first established as cutlers at ‘Holy Croft’ Sheffield C1724. By 1780 the firm was firmly established and well known for making quality knives. Having outgrown their Holy Croft premises moved to what was to become their worldwide famous address 6 Norfolk Street Sheffield. Originally making small, edged weapons the Company moved into manufacture of large Bowies when American & British Empire markets expanded in the Victorian era (see pages 522-530 of Tweedale’s Directory Of Sheffield Cutlery Manufacturers Expanded 2nd Edition). This is an excellent Victorian era Bowie made at Rodgers & Sons 6 Norfolk Street premises. The 7” long, steel blade with medial ridge has polished horn scales secured by steel pins. It has German silver bolsters at the pommel and at the cross guard. The lower bolsters are ribbed and engraved ‘No6’ (Norfolk Street). It has a swivelling brass finger guard consisting of 2 plates secured to the blade shank by a single brass pin allowing movement of the cross guard as normally found on folding Bowies. The blade, on one side is marked crisply at the ricasso, 'No 6 Sheffield, Steel' and near to the spine ‘HUNTING KNIFE’. The reverse is stamped with Rodgers Maltese type cross trademarks. The blade has just light age-related staining. The blade is released for closing by depression of a bar on the spine of the hilt. Open the knife is 12 ½” overall length, closed 8 ½”. Its later quality made brown leather scabbard has a full flap cover with eyelet that fastens to a brass lug on the front of the scabbard. To the rear it has a single riveted belt loop. All leather & stitching of the scabbard are clean & intact. The price for this Victorian folding Bowie by one of the famous Sheffield cutlers includes UK delivery. Sn 21297 (drawers Office)
£545.00

SOLD SOLD (18/04) *Mint* Direct from Military Stores Nepalese/Ghurka Kukri Scabbard with Fitted Camo Cover. ED 2642. - ED 2642
The kukri is the national weapon of Nepal, traditionally serving the role of a basic utility knife for the Nepali-speaking Gurkhas, and consequently is a characteristic weapon of the Nepali Army. The kukri or khukuri is a type of knife or short sword with a distinct recurve in its blade that originated in the Indian subcontinent. It serves multiple purposes as a melee weapon and also as a regular cutting/chopping tool throughout most of South Asia. The kukri, khukri, and kukkri spellings are of Indian English origin. See plate 282 of Ron Flook British and Commonwealth Military knives for reference. This excellent example is 41 cm in length with a blade length of 29 cm. The smaller Kukris each measure 10 cm. The tropical hard wood handle has a brass pommel cap. The blade is etched to one side at the ricasso with ‘ORDER NEPAL 6/82’ (manufacture date June 1982). The blade is excellent order. The scabbard is made of wood and is covered in leather. The scabbard is fitted with 2 leather belt loops and pins. All leather and stitching are intact. The scabbard is fitted with a stores issue camouflage cover. The price for this excellent set includes UK delivery. ED 2642. (Hunting/Survival Box)
£0.00

Early 20th Century Fixed Blade ‘CUTLASS’ and Sheath with Stag Horn Grips by Leppington Ltd Sheffield England. 22544. - 22544
Founded in 1932 by Sidney Edgar Leppington (1889-1958), this table cutlery manufacturer was in Sidney Street. Its owner was born in Hunmanby, Bridlington, the son of James, a bricklayer, and his wife Annie. In about 1903, he started in the cutlery trade. By 1911, he was a commercial traveller in Sheffield; and by 1918 a manager. In the late 1920s, Leppington had a partner – Thomas Ibbotson – but in 1931 Leppington started his own business. It was registered in 1932 as a private limited company, with £1,000 capital, at Sydney Street. He later recalled that he began with only a typewriter and a card table but built up the business by extensive overseas travel (including a tour of 30,000 miles that took in Australia in 1947-48). The trade name was ‘CUTLASS’. The 20 ½ cm double edged medial ridged blade (34 cm overall) is stamped to the ricasso ‘LEPPINGTON Ltd ‘CUTLASS’ SHEFFIELD. The blade has slight age-related staining. The horn grips are held by four brass studs and based by brass coloured finger guard. The original leather sheath has an integrated belt loop and press stud holder *see images for condition*. The price includes UK delivery. 22544. (Small Fixed Blades Box)
£395.00
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