German Military Forces 1933-45

Protective pouch made of light-colored cloth for protection of the saber grip. Printed with “Original Eickhorn Solingen”, under the flap “D.R.G.M.” and “Notice the 'squirrel' on the blade”. The pouch flap with white snap button. Light signs of use, condition 2.
The pouch came together with an Eickhorn saber model “Wrangel” (article 488262) directly from a private household. The protective pouches by Eickhorn were only supplied for a short period and are extremely rare. The market is unfortunately flooded with well-known forgeries; this is one of the very few originals.

Version with long blade and wide fullers without maker mark, riveted grip scales, reverse side shows chipping, nickel-plated furniture, scabbard black lacquered. Used condition. Condition 2-

The deluxe sidearm bayonets with stag horn grip scales were very popular among members of the Jäger and Gebirgsjäger units.

Nickel-plated, slightly curved, double-fullered blade, reverse marked with maker “Robert Klaas Solingen”. Chased brass hilt with lion's head pommel, red glass eyes, synthetic grip with intact wire wrapping, one repaired area visible in the upper section, front of the knuckle bow with crossed sabers, Heer eagle mounted above. Black lacquered steel scabbard with some losses. Worn condition. Condition 2
Overall length 103.2 cm.

Gilt brass hilt, one mounting screw replaced, pommel with panther head featuring red glass eyes, national eagle with outstretched wings, black plastic grip with intact wire wrapping, gilding approximately 70% intact, nickel-plated blade with maker's mark of “F.W. Höller Solingen”, scabbard repainted, with attached sword knot (portepee), shows age and use wear but otherwise well preserved. Condition 2

Clean blade without maker's mark. Brass hilt with pronounced decorative elements and additional national eagle on the knuckle bow. Black plastic grip with intact wire wrapping. Black steel scabbard with approximately 80% original paint finish, only a few spots of loss visible. Worn, but still in very good condition. Condition 2-
This saber type is attributed to the firm “Emil Voos” in Angolia's book.

Steel hilt, nickel plating worn in places, riveted staghorn grip scales, scabbard repainted, complete with bayonet frog. Shows wear consistent with age. Condition 2-

Nickel-plated blade with maker's mark of “Robert Klaas Solingen” and double-sided etching, reverse side featuring floral scrollwork and inscription “Für gute Kameradschaft ! Das Uffz. Korps der 7. U. K. 107.” (For Good Comradeship! The NCO Corps of the 7th U. K. 107.), obverse side with national eagle and floral scrollwork as well, non-ferrous metal fittings with attractive patina, orange-colored grip, scabbard slightly darkened but completely free of dents, complete with portepee sword knot. A very fine dagger in good condition. Condition 2

Bright blade without maker mark. Orange plastic grip, silver-plated fittings with beautiful patina. The scabbard with small dent on the front side in the center. Complete with knotted portepee and hanger. Beautiful dagger with light wear. Condition 2

Model with bakelite grip, non-matching numbers stamped “41 crs” and “613 a”, the scabbard blued, worn with age-related traces, otherwise well preserved. Condition 2

Brass hilt, on the guard plate an eagle with outstretched wings, black grip with intact wire wrapping. Perfectly preserved blade with very rare maker “WMW Waffen” for Max Weyersberg Solingen, the gilding in good condition, the scabbard with nearly 100% of the original lacquer, complete with portepee, hangers and shoulder strap. A very well-preserved piece. Condition 2+
Overall length: 1023mm

Nickel-plated blade without maker's mark featuring double-sided etching, reverse side with floral scrollwork, obverse with national eagle and floral scrollwork as well, non-ferrous metal fittings with beautiful patina, orange-colored grip, the scabbard somewhat darkened but free of dents, complete with portepee sword knot. A very fine dagger in good condition. Condition 2

Very fine blade etched on both sides by maker “P.D. Lünenschloss Solingen”, front side with floral scrollwork and inscription in cartouche reading “Für langjährige treue Dienste der Generalstab.” (For Long and Faithful Service, the General Staff), silver-plated non-ferrous metal fittings with beautiful patina, scabbard lightly toned, without dents or damage, complete with knotted portepee and hanger. A very fine WH dagger. Condition 2

Version with orange grip, clean blade with maker's mark of “Rich.A.Herder Solingen”, etched on both sides with Army eagle and inscription “Treue um Treue” (Loyalty for Loyalty), nickel-plated fittings, scabbard lightly toned, complete with hanger and portepee. Lightly worn piece with minor age and usage traces, otherwise still very well preserved. Condition 2

Short version with carbine blade, manufacturer “E.Pack & Söhne Solingen” and on the other side “Solingen”, screwed plastic grip scales, zinc fittings with well-preserved nickel plating, push-button leather tab and red felt buffer present, the steel scabbard (old) repainted. Condition 2-

 Straps with pull-throughs of aluminum thread, lined with velvet, frog and slide as well as the snap hooks of gilt non-ferrous metal, reverse stamped with “D.R.G.M.”, worn, well preserved. Condition 2-

Clean blade without maker's mark, gilt brass hilt with oak leaf decoration, national eagle with outstretched wings, black synthetic grip with wire wrap, partially loose in places, scabbard retaining approximately 95% of original lacquer, with attached sword knot, worn but still in very good condition. Condition 2
Overall length: 910mm

Well-preserved blade with manufacturer’s mark of “ACS Alcoso Solingen”, gilt brass hilt with oak leaf relief, black plastic grip with intact wire wrapping, black lacquered steel scabbard retaining approximately 95% of original finish, with carrying strap, worn but well preserved. Condition 2
Overall length 970mm

This is a rare variant by the firm Robert Klaas, Solingen. The nickel plating of the blade somewhat dulled, with light age spots and scratch marks, reverse side with maker's mark “Robert Klaas Solingen”, brass hilt with floral decoration, the gilding somewhat darkened in places, on the crossguard the WH eagle with drooping wings. The black plastic grip with unusual diagonal wire wrapping, the scabbard repainted in period. Worn, but still in good condition. Condition 2-.
A very rare variant.

Overall length 970 mm.

Very rare variant by “Robert Klaas Solingen”, very clean blade with beautiful nickel plating, finely chased brass hilt with floral decoration, national eagle with downward wings, black synthetic grip with defective aluminum wire wrapping, which is somewhat steeper and with only 6 turns, black painted steel scabbard, hardly worn, very well preserved except for the defective wire wrapping. Condition 2

Version with riveted grip scales, the RLB emblem was applied (independently), long blade with wide fullers and manufacturer marking by “Robert Klaas  Solingen”, the nickel plating of the hilt very well preserved, black lacquered scabbard. Condition 2

Gilt aluminum hilt, the pommel cap with embossed oak leaf decoration, the national eagle with outstretched wings, blade and scabbard are from an inherited weapon, in this case from a Bavarian KD89, the blade with etching "Kgl. Bayr. 6.Chev. Reg. Prinz Albrecht v.Preußen", blued cartouche, light staining, the scabbard with fixed carrying ring, much original lacquer, the piece comes with Wehrmacht officer's sword knot and Bavarian drag strap as well as a belt attachment strap, worn, with light traces of age, interesting piece in good condition. Condition 2

Overall length approximately 980mm

Somewhat spotted blade without maker marking, triple-riveted wooden grip. Black lacquered scabbard with belt clip.
Worn piece. Condition 2-

Version with long blade, etched on one side with double Army eagle and inscription “Erinnerung an meine Dienstzeit” (Remembrance of My Service Time), reverse side marked by manufacturer “Original Eickhorn Solingen”, zinc hilt with significant corrosion traces, rear grip scale with a small stress crack, original push-button leather tab present, button is secure, scabbard with areas of paint loss and light dents, condition 2-3.

Model with long blade, single-sided etching “Zur Erinnerung an meine Dienstzeit” (In Memory of My Service Time) with national eagle and Stahlhelm, unmarked by maker, nickel-plated zinc pommel with checkered synthetic grip scales, original leather frog and red felt button present, black scabbard retaining 98% of original lacquer finish, hanger loop functional, shows wear from service, good condition. Condition grade 2

Long blade version, etched on obverse: Army eagle, inscription “Zur Erinnerung an meine Dienstzeit” (In Memory of My Service), no maker mark, zinc pommel with nickel plating largely intact, double-riveted grip scales, scabbard retaining approximately 60% of original lacquer, with frog. A well-preserved bayonet. Condition 2

Version with long blade, wide fullers, front side with etched panel “Zur Erinnerung an meine Dienstzeit” (In Memory of My Service Time), maker “Alcoso Solingen”, the metal scabbard and green felt tip insert are present, the nickel plating of the hilt is faded or worn, complete with frog and portepee. Condition 2-

Long blade version by “Original Eickhorn Solingen”, cartouche with oak leaves, double eagle and “Zur Erinnerung an meine Dienstzeit” (In Memory of My Service Time), zinc pommel with nearly 100% of original nickel plating intact, intact checkered plastic grip scales, rear side showing effects of heat exposure, steel rivets, steel scabbard with approximately 95% of original lacquer finish, light wear and age marks. Condition 2

Version with short carbine blade, unmarked manufacturer, etched panel “Zur Erinnerung an meine Dienstzeit” (In Memory of My Service Time), riveted grip scales, nickel-plated zinc crossguard, retaining original push-button catch, black lacquered scabbard with approximately 90% of lacquer remaining, complete with belt frog and portepee sword knot. Worn piece showing age-related wear, otherwise in good condition. Condition 2

Version with short carbine blade. Well-preserved blade with single-sided etching “Zur Erinnerung an meine Dienstzeit” (In Memory of My Service Time) and double Army eagle, maker marked “Original Eickhorn Solingen”, zinc crossguard, nickel plating in good condition, checkered grip scales, front grip scale shows a crack, push-button release leather and red felt buffer present, scabbard retains approximately 95% of original lacquer. Worn with normal age and service wear. Condition 2

Long blade version, manufactured by Alcoso ACS Solingen, front side etched with “Zur Erinnerung an meine Dienstzeit” (In Memory of My Service Time), zinc pommel with well-preserved nickel plating, undamaged grip scales, retention leather present, black lacquered scabbard retaining a good 95% of original lacquer. A very well-preserved piece. Condition 2

Apart from a few age spots, clean blade with maker's mark of “Pet.Dan. Krebs Solingen”, the point reground, nickel-plated steel hilt, wooden grip with intact aluminum wire wrapping, the police eagle copper-colored, the scabbard dented and repainted, the chape torn at the side, the screws missing, on the pommel plate as well as underside of the crossguard the Gahr marks, the scabbard fittings of nickel-plated steel, with knotted sword knot and leather hanger, more pronounced signs of age and use, but otherwise well preserved. Condition 2-3

Blade length approximately 790mm
Overall length approximately 950mm.

This is a luxury production by Eickhorn, Solingen, Model 1714 “Freiherr von Stein” from the Field Marshal Series. The hilt fittings of non-ferrous metal, hand-engraved and fire-gilded. Black celluloid grip with intact silver wire wrapping, the underside of the crossguard stamped “ges. gesch.” (protected design). The blade of genuine Damascus steel with fuller, on the obverse a cartouche with relief-etched motto “Alles für Deutschland” (All for Germany), the cartouche on the reverse with the owner's name “Siegmund Kunisch”, below the quillon with the relief-etched company logo “Original Eickhorn Solingen”. Black lacquered steel scabbard, the original lacquer still over 95% preserved. Complete with the original knotted sword knot (portepee). Only lightly worn, in excellent condition. Extremely rare in this quality.
Overall length 98 cm.

Siegmund Peter Paul Kunisch was born on June 2, 1900 in Mülheim an der Ruhr. He attended elementary school and the Realgymnasium in Witten an der Ruhr. In 1918 he was a member of a youth defense force (Kriegswehr). In 1919 he belonged to the Freikorps units deployed against the Munich Soviet Republic.

From 1919 to 1923 he studied law, state examination in 1927. During the Ruhr occupation in 1923 he was expelled from the Ruhr region by the French occupation government for one and a half years. On July 8, 1925, Kunisch joined the NSDAP, membership number 41,252, to which he had already briefly belonged once in 1923. One year later he founded the local groups of the NSDAP and the Sturmabteilung (SA) in Witten. He was active in the SA until 1939, finally as SA-Brigadeführer.

In the Reichstag elections of March 1933, Kunisch was elected to the Reichstag as a candidate for electoral district 18 (Westfalen Süd), to which he belonged until November of the same year.

In April 1933, Kunisch was appointed personal advisor to the Prussian Minister of Justice Hanns Kerrl. In the Ministry of Justice he served as Ministerialrat (ministerial counselor). Formally, he was appointed Oberlandesgerichtsrat (higher regional court counselor) in September 1933 and Vice President of the Amtsgericht Berlin in November 1933. In 1934 Kunisch transferred to the Reich Ministry of Science, Education and National Culture (REM). From 1934 to 1936 Kunisch served as acting State Secretary. As department head for “Popular Education” in the REM, he held the office of Ministerialdirektor (ministerial director) from 1935.

Kunisch participated in World War II from 1939 to 1945 as a member of the Wehrmacht, finally as Major. He was decorated with the Iron Cross 1st and 2nd Class, the Close Combat Clasp, and a Japanese order.

In 1950, Kunisch was classified by the denazification main committee in Category IV (fellow traveler). After the war, he worked as a lawyer and notary in Hagen/Westfalen from 1950 to 1978.

Kunisch died on January 22, 1978 in Hagen.

Sheet iron, some surface rust, otherwise good spare parts. Condition 2-

This is an early production piece by Alcoso. Very fine, clean blade made of fine Damascus steel, without maker's mark, stamped “0” on the tang, orange plastic grip, silver-plated non-ferrous metal fittings with beautiful patina, the crossguard with Alcoso's particularly large national eagle, undamaged scabbard. A beautiful and harmonious dagger, very well preserved. Condition 2

Model with long blade and wide fullers, maker "E.Pack & Söhne Solingen", obverse with large cartouche “Zur Erinnerung an meine Dienstzeit” (In Memory of My Service Time), nickel plating on zinc pommel already worn away, intact checkered plastic grip scales, frog present, black lacquered scabbard, worn, in good condition, quite rare. Condition 2

Clean blade with maker's mark “Rich. A. Herder Solingen”, aluminum hilt with partially worn gilding, national eagle with outstretched wings, black synthetic grip with wire wrapping, scabbard repainted, one dent visible at the chape, shows evidence of wear. Condition 2-

Overall length approximately 970mm.

Clean blade with maker's mark of “Paul Seilheimer Solingen”, brass hilt with oak leaf decoration, national eagle with dropped wings, black plastic grip with intact wire wrapping, the scabbard retaining approximately 80% of original lacquer, worn but still in good condition. Condition 2
Overall length approximately 950mm

Very clean blade with maker's mark “Original Eickhorn Solingen”, nickel-plated hilt, black wooden grip with inset zinc eagle. The steel scabbard retains over 95% of its original lacquer, the throat piece made of nickel-plated steel. The underside of the knuckle bow and the throat piece bear the markings of the Gahr firm. Worn condition, Grade 2.
Overall length 905 mm. 

Nickel-plated hilt with simple knuckle bow and black plastic grip, with intact wire wrapping, on the obverse quillon impressed national eagle. Slightly curved blade with etching on both sides: on the obverse “Kavallerie Regt. No 13 Lüneburg” and floral decoration, reverse with floral scrolls, 2x national eagle and mounted cavalryman, maker “Original Eickhorn Solingen”, black scabbard with approximately 90% of original lacquer. Only lightly worn, in very fine condition, Condition 2+
Overall length: 100 cm.

Clean blade with marking by “Alcoso ACS Solingen”, tip slightly bent, orange grip, scabbard tinted. Condition 2

Overall length approximately 235 mm.

Clean blade with maker's mark of P.D. Lünenschloß Solingen. Gold-plated aluminum hilt with hand-engraved decoration, the knuckle bow engraved on reverse with initials "KS", black synthetic grip with wire wrapping, black lacquered steel scabbard retaining approximately 65% of original lacquer, some surface rust, worn but still in good condition. Condition 2

Overall length 990mm

Perfectly preserved nickel-plated blade with maker's mark "E.&F.Hörster Solingen", gilt hilt with lion's head and red glass eyes, national eagle with outstretched wings on the guard, black plastic grip with intact wire wrap, slightly loose in lower area, scabbard very cleanly repainted. A well-preserved saber. Condition 2
Overall length 960mm

Model with short carbine blade, nickel-plated and marked by manufacturer “E.Pack & Söhne Solingen”, zinc hilt with screwed grip scales, black painted scabbard retaining approximately 35% of original finish. Condition 2-

Slightly curved blade with well-preserved nickel plating and hand engraving “3. Reiter Regiment Nr. 1 (Lith. Ulanen Regiment Nr. 12, Insterburg Ostpr.” and on the guard lobe “O.K- 1936/38”, maker's mark of “WKC”, steel hilt with simple knuckle guard, the nickel plating here already dulled, black plastic grip with wire wrapping, the steel scabbard repainted black and dented, one throat locket screw missing. Condition 2-

This is a fine example without maker's mark. The blade features finely etched damascene pattern, with the owner's name “R.Kuhlewind” in relief on the obverse. Gilt brass hilt with national eagle and oakleaf decoration, black synthetic grip with intact wire wrap, black scabbard retaining nearly 100% of original lacquer. Complete with pear-shaped hanger and shoulder strap and brown felt carrying case. Light wear, Condition 2.
Overall length 945mm.

Slightly curved, perfectly preserved blade with etching on both sides, without maker's mark, floral scrollwork and eagle, gilt brass hilt with pard head, red glass eyes, owner's initials “ED” engraved on reverse of crossguard, national eagle with outstretched wings, black plastic grip with intact wire wrapping, black steel scabbard retaining a solid 98% of original lacquer finish, suspended sword knot, shoulder strap with pear-shaped leather carrier. A very well-preserved saber.
Condition 2+

Long version, clean, double-fullered blade by manufacturer “Robert Klaas Solingen”, zinc hilt, nickel plating somewhat dulled, push-button release leather tab present, riveted grip scales, scabbard with remains of lacquer finish, with frog, the reverse side reinforced and stamped “DRP”. A well-preserved piece with signs of age. Condition 2-

This is a rare variant manufactured by Robert Klaas, Solingen. The nickel-plated blade is in very good condition, marked on the reverse with the maker's designation “Robert Klaas Solingen”. Gilt brass hilt with floral decoration, the crossguard features the WH eagle with drooping wings. The black plastic grip with unusual diagonal wire wrapping. The steel scabbard retains over 90% of its original lacquer. Complete with sword knot and leather hanger. Lightly worn, still in very good condition. Condition 2.

Overall length 1050mm

Slightly curved blade in very good condition, maker “Original Eickhorn Solingen”, gilt brass hilt, national eagle with drooping wings, black synthetic grip with complete wire wrapping, steel scabbard retaining approximately 95% of original paint, suspended brown leather hanger and shoulder strap. Only lightly worn, with minor age traces, otherwise still in very good condition. Condition 2

Slightly curved, perfectly preserved blade with manufacturer marking “Original Eickhorn Solingen”, gilt aluminum hilt with panther head pommel, red glass eyes, national eagle with outstretched wings, underside of the guard stamped “Ges. Gesch.”, black plastic grip with intact wire wrapping, black steel scabbard retaining approximately 90% of original lacquer finish. Complete with original protective cover for the hilt. A very well-preserved saber. Condition 2

Version with short blade and narrow fullers, without maker's mark, nickel-plated zinc hilt, intact grip scales, functional push-button release, with original leather frog, scabbard retaining approximately 90% of original finish, worn but still in very good condition. Condition 2-

Very well preserved blade with manufacturer’s marking “Original Eickhorn Solingen”, gilt aluminum hilt with oak leaf decoration, the gilding darkened in places, the scabbard retaining approximately 65% of its lacquer, a few areas of loss visible, otherwise well preserved saber. Condition 2

Brass hilt without lion head pommel, black grip with intact wire wrap, hand-engraved national eagle with drooping wings on the knuckle bow, very clean nickel-plated blade with maker's mark “G. Weyersberg Söhne Solingen”, black lacquered scabbard. Worn, in good condition. Condition 2.
A fine WH saber by this very rare manufacturer.
Overall length: approx. 980mm

Slightly curved and nickel-plated blade by “Anton Wingen Jr. Solingen”, brass hilt with oak leaf decoration, national eagle with short spread wings, black plastic grip with intact wire wrapping, black painted steel scabbard with areas of loss, approximately 75% original finish, used but otherwise in good condition. Condition 2-
Overall length: 920mm

Gilt brass hilt with oak leaf decoration, black plastic grip with intact wire wrapping, national eagle with drooping wings, engraved “E B” on the guard, nickel-plated blade with maker's mark, “F.W.Höller Solingen”, the scabbard retaining approximately 98% of its original finish, complete with attached sword knot, only lightly worn, with minimal signs of age, very good condition,

Overall length approximately 965mm

Gilt brass hilt with lion pommel, black plastic grip with intact wire wrap. National eagle with outstretched wings on the guard, nickel-plated blade with double-sided etching featuring national eagle, army eagle, and foliate decoration. The scabbard very cleanly repainted, with pear-shaped leather hanger. Worn, in good condition.

Very fine bright blade, maker's mark of “Eickhorn”, gilt brass hilt with oak leaf decoration, national eagle with downturned wings, black plastic grip with intact wire wrapping, on the guard plate the eagle with downturned wings, the lacquer on the scabbard somewhat dulled, attached leather strap and the officer's sword knot in wide pattern. Very little wear. Condition 2

Clean blade with manufacturer's mark of Robert Klaas Solingen, nickel-plated zinc hilt with double-riveted checkered plastic grip scales, black scabbard retaining approximately 45% of original finish, with a dent in the middle section, suspension hook is movable, mouthpiece screw is missing. Moderate age and wear marks. Condition 2-

The blade by “Robert Klaas Solingen”, the nickel plating somewhat deteriorated, the nickel-plated zinc hilt still well preserved, double-riveted grip scales of checkered plastic, black scabbard with approximately 65% of original lacquer, the carrying hook slightly movable, more pronounced signs of age and use, otherwise still in good condition. Condition 2-

Slightly curved nickel-plated blade with maker's mark of Carl Eickhorn, nickel-plated hilt, black grip, wire wrapping is intact but loose in places, scabbard with much original finish, overall in good condition. Condition 2
Overall length: 980mm

A piece from the Field Marshal series, slightly curved, very well preserved blade by the manufacturer “Original Eickhorn Solingen”, the hilt made of gilt brass with lion's head, red glass eyes, the underside of the crossguard stamped with “D.R.P”, the gilding somewhat darkened, black plastic grip, the wire wrap intact, black lacquered scabbard with approximately 95% of the original lacquer. A very well preserved saber, condition 2

Overall length 1000 mm. 

Brown leather, blackened on front side, aluminum reinforcement rivets, reverse side with unclear manufacturer marking, worn, in good condition. Condition 2

Long blade version, manufacturer “Robert Klaas Solingen”, blade quite clean, checkered grip scales, scabbard repainted. Condition 2-

Later production with zinc fittings, clean blade with manufacturer “WKC Solingen”, nickel-plated fittings, orange grip without visible damage, crossguard bearing a monogram, steel scabbard without dents, complete with hanger and portepee, used but in good condition. Condition 2

Execution with fuller, without manufacturer's mark, riveted grip scales of checkered plastic, the scabbard black lacquered, without suspension hook, well preserved. Condition 2

Overall length approximately 235 mm.

Nickel-plated steel hilt with black plastic grip, small chip below the pommel cap, the wire wrapping is intact, the blade by “Alcoso Solingen” is nickel-plated and etched on both sides: obverse with steel helmet with crossed rifles, Bavarian motto “In Treue fest” and the national eagle, reverse also with steel helmet, army eagle and depiction of cavalry in attack, the scabbard repainted black (old), attached is a non-commissioned officer's sword knot, worn, and carrying leather. Worn but still very well preserved saber. Condition 2

Overall length 960mm

This is an absolute deluxe execution, circa 1938. A presentation piece from the Railway Protection Police Dortmund to their commander. The wedge-shaped blade of etched Damascus steel “large roses”, on the obverse side a raised gilt cartouche of oak branches with dedication “In treuer Kameradschaft - Bahnpolizei Dortmund” (In Loyal Comradeship - Railway Police Dortmund), on the reverse side in identical execution a hunting scene: a leaping stag and kneeling hunter in the forest, on the ricasso the large oval maker's mark of “E.& F. Hörster Solingen”, also gilt and raised. The hilt as deluxe execution of stag horn with applied large national eagle with downward wings, the crossguard terminating in roe deer hooves, shell-shaped quillon block. Dark green leather scabbard with silver-plated brass fittings. Overall length 51.5 cm.
The Hirschfänger is lightly worn, with very fine patina, with minor age traces in condition 2+.

Certainly the Hirschfänger was not worn with the Railway Protection Police uniform, but privately with hunting attire. Extremely rare, no other piece of this execution and quality is known to us.

Gold-plated brass hilt, black grip with intact wire wrapping, national eagle with drooping wings on the guard strap, nickel-plated blade, maker “F.W. Höller Solingen”, black lacquered scabbard with approximately 80% of original lacquer. Worn. Condition 2

Clean blade without maker marking. Gold-plated aluminum hilt with hand-engraved decoration, black synthetic grip with wire wrap, black lacquered steel scabbard retaining nearly 100% of original finish, with pear-shaped hanger. Worn but still in good condition. Condition 2
This type of saber is attributed to the “WMW” firm in Angolia's book.
Overall length 1005mm

This is a rare variant manufactured by Robert Klaas, Solingen. The nickel-plated blade shows light age spotting, with maker's mark “Robert Klaas Solingen” on the reverse. Gilt brass hilt with floral decoration, the crossguard featuring the WH eagle with drooping wings. Black plastic grip with unusual diagonal wire wrapping. Steel scabbard retains over 80% original finish, with a pressure dent near the tip. Lightly worn, still in very good condition. Condition 2.

Overall length 1020mm

Version with long blade, manufacturer “A. Evertz Solingen”, zinc hilt with well-preserved nickel plating, checkered grip scales, scabbard leather present, scabbard retains approximately 85% of original lacquer. A well-preserved piece. Condition 2

This is a gift from the Non-Commissioned Officer Corps to their Company Commander, circa 1941. The blade somewhat dull and spotted, reverse side with manufacturer's mark of “Alcoso”. Gilt brass hilt with embossed oak leaf decoration, on the crossguard the national eagle with drooping wings, black synthetic grip with intact wire wrapping, on the reverse of the crossguard with engraved owner's initials “H S”. Black lacquered steel scabbard retaining approximately 80% of original lacquer, on the reverse above the suspension ring with engraved presentation inscription “Unteroffizierskorps der 4. MG Komp. I.E.B. 90 I.12.1941”. Worn, still uncleaned, with typical wear and age marks, condition 2-.
Overall length 100cm.

The Infantry Replacement Battalion 90 was established on August 26, 1939 in Ratzeburg, in Military District X. On November 18, 1940 the battalion was transferred to Mainz-Gonsenheim and redesignated as Infantry Replacement Battalion 118.
On November 19, 1940 a new Infantry Replacement Battalion 90 was established. The new battalion was stationed in Hamburg-Rahlstedt, Military District X, and was also subordinated to Division 190. On September 1, 1941 the battalion was transferred to Hamburg-Wandsbek. On December 1, 1941 the battalion was motorized, thus the battalion was now designated Infantry Replacement Battalion (motorized) 90. On October 1, 1942 the battalion in Hamburg was split into an Infantry Replacement Battalion (motorized) 90 and an Infantry Training Battalion (motorized) 90. Both battalions were redesignated on November 7, 1942 as Grenadier Replacement Battalion (motorized) 90 and Grenadier Training Battalion (motorized) 90 respectively. From April 1, 1943 both battalions were subordinated to the Commander of Armored Troops X. On April 7, 1943 both battalions were merged in Hamburg to form Grenadier Replacement and Training Battalion (motorized) 90. In early 1944 the battalion only provided replacements for Panzer Grenadier Regiments 90 and Norwegen. In September 1944 the battalion was transferred on the codeword “Alarm Küste” with the division to the Netherlands. There it formed the II. Battalion of Grenadier Regiment 1224 in the 190th Infantry Division and was thus dissolved. On September 26, 1944 the battalion was re-established in Hamburg-Wandsbek, also Military District X. On December 1, 1944 the battalion was redesignated as Panzergrenadier Replacement and Training Battalion 90.

Short blade variant, manufacturer “Anton Wingen Jr. Solingen”, riveted grip scales, zinc-alloy fitting with perfect nickel plating, the scabbard retaining 100% of its original lacquer, complete with push stud leather tab and red felt tip protector, complete with patent leather frog. Condition 2++

Clean blade, maker's mark “Alcoso Solingen”, aluminum hilt, the gilding in quite good condition, national eagle with outstretched wings, black plastic grip with wire wrapping, the scabbard retaining approximately 70% of original lacquer. Worn condition. Condition 2-
Overall length: 980mm

Private purchase version, the cord and acorn made of white wool, blue/red/blue. Unissued stock. Condition 1-2

Version with short carbine blade, honed and sharpened, without maker marking, zinc crossguard, the nickel plating mostly worn away, checkered grip scales, scabbard repainted. Field-used piece. Condition 2-

Late production circa 1940. Very fine example with blade etched on both sides: obverse with floral scrollwork and eagle, reverse also with floral scrollwork and inscription “Inf. Reg. 23 Rastenburg/Ostpr.” and on the ricasso manufacturer mark “ACS Alcoso Solingen”, silver-plated fittings, white grip, nickel-plated scabbard without damage. Worn. Condition 2


The Infanterie-Regiment Rastenburg was established during the expansion of the Reichswehr into the Wehrmacht on October 1, 1934 in Wehrkreis I. The regimental staff was formed in Rastenburg, in Wehrkreis I. The I. Bataillon of the regiment was established by the Ausbildungs-Bataillon of Infanterie-Regiment 2, also in Rastenburg. The II. Bataillon of the regiment was established through transfers from Infanterie-Regiment 2, also in Rastenburg. The III. Bataillon of the regiment was established by the III. Bataillon of Infanterie-Regiment 2 in Lötzen, also Wehrkreis I. Simultaneously, an Ausbildungs-Bataillon of the regiment was established in Bartenstein, also Wehrkreis I, through transfers from Infanterie-Regiment 2. Upon establishment, the regiment was subordinated to Infanterieführer I. During the unveiling of units, the regiment was redesignated Infanterie-Regiment 23 on October 15, 1935. Simultaneously, the Ausbildungs-Bataillon of the regiment was redesignated III. Bataillon of Infanterie-Regiment 44. The regiment was now subordinated to the 11. Infanterie-Division. On October 6, 1936, an Ergänzungs-Bataillon of Infanterie-Regiment 23 was established in Lyck, also Wehrkreis I, through the redesignation of Ergänzungs-Bataillon 4. On October 5, 1940, the III. Bataillon of the regiment was transferred for the establishment of Infanterie-Regiment 422 of the 126. Infanterie-Division and subsequently replaced. On May 20, 1942, the III. Bataillon was dissolved. The regiment was redesignated Grenadier-Regiment 23 on October 15, 1942.

Beautiful blade with decorative etching on both sides, floral patterns and trophies, very rare maker “Paweco Solingen”, fire-gilt brass hilt with panther head, red glass eyes, the national eagle with outstretched wings, black synthetic grip with intact wire wrapping, with hand-engraved monogram “PE”, black steel scabbard with approximately 80% of original lacquer, lightly worn piece in fine condition. Condition 2

Very clean blade with maker “F.W.Höller Solingen” and on the other side stamp of supplier “Militärwarenhaus Dürbeck Wien IX”, aluminum hilt with oak leaf engraving, on the guard the national eagle with drooping wings, gilding of the hilt partially worn in places, black synthetic grip with intact wire wrapping, black steel scabbard with nearly 100% of original lacquer, with attached sword knot, barely worn, in very good condition.

This is a rare variant manufactured by Robert Klaas, Solingen. Very well preserved blade, reverse side marked with manufacturer's designation “Robert Klaas Solingen”. Gilt brass hilt with floral decoration, the guard featuring the WH eagle with drooping wings. Black plastic grip with wire wrapping. Steel scabbard retaining over 90% original finish, with attached sword knot. Lightly worn, still in very good condition. Condition 2.

Overall length 970mm

Straps of aluminum braid, lined with field-gray velvet, gilt zinc fittings, in very good condition. Condition 2

Version with short, well-preserved carbine blade, etched on one side “Zur Erinnerung an meine Dienstzeit” (In Memory of My Service Time), without maker mark, zinc crossguard with very well-preserved nickel plating, original push-button release leather tab and red felt plug present, scabbard retains 90% of original lacquer, in dress bayonet carrying case with attached knot strap, good condition. Condition 2

Very well preserved nickel-plated blade without maker's mark with etching on both sides, obverse in cartouche “Treue um Treue 5./Inf. Rgt.2”, reverse in cartouche “1935-1938”, nickel silver fittings with beautiful patina, orange-colored grip, the scabbard is dent-free. Very fine dagger in good condition. Condition 2


(Preußisches) Infanterie-Regiment
Infanterie-Regiment Stettin
Infanterie-Regiment 5
Infanterie-Regiment (mot.) 5

Field post numbers from mobilization:
The units were registered as parts of Infanterie-Regiment 5 in the field post directory. In early 1940 the individual companies were deleted and from mid-1940 were registered directly with the respective staff. In 1941 the majority of units were then renamed to parts of Schützen-Regiment 5. The entry for III. Bataillon was renamed to Kradschützen-Bataillon 34 and the 14. Kompanie to 3. Kompanie of Panzerjäger-Abteilung 236.

Model with long blade and wide fullers, without maker marking, steel hilt, riveted grip scales, scabbard repainted. Age and wear marks. Condition 2-

Slightly curved blade, maker “Emil Voos Solingen”, brass hilt with lion's head pommel, red glass eyes, oak leaf relief, the national eagle with outstretched wings, intact black plastic grip, the wire wrapping slightly damaged, black steel scabbard with approximately 90% of the lacquer with sword knot, worn, minor age traces, otherwise very well preserved. Condition 2

This is a beautiful manufacture circa 1939. The hilt fittings are nickel-plated and toned. Very beautiful dark grip, undamaged. Bright blade, on the obverse with blade etching “Unsere Ehre heißt Deutschland” (Our Honor is Called Germany), on the reverse the regimental cipher “GD” over “III” for the 3rd Battalion, without maker's mark. Complete with portepee and hanger. The dagger shows only light wear, still uncleaned, in very fine condition.
Extremely rare, we are not aware of any other example.

Very well preserved blade by manufacturer “Alcoso ACS Solingen”, gilt brass hilt, grip with complete wire wrapping, scabbard retaining 100% of original lacquer. Condition 2

Version with gilt brass hilt, plain pommel cap, otherwise florally decorated, on the front side of the guard langet an national eagle with drooping wings and on the other side engraved with the owner's initials "E C K", black plastic grip with well-preserved wire wrapping, very clean blade by "WKC", black lacquered scabbard with approximately 85% original finish, attached sword knot and carrying strap. A well-preserved saber. Condition 2

circa 1939. This is a very fine officer's saber with etching on both sides of the blade. Gilt brass hilt with leopard head, red glass eyes, oak leaf decoration and national eagle with outstretched wings. Slightly curved blade by manufacturer “Puma Solingen”, obverse etched with floral scrollwork and “To our Company Commander in remembrance from the Mounted and Transport Det. of 4./MGK D.130 December 1939” and reverse also etched with scrollwork and national eagle, black lacquered scabbard with nearly 100% original finish. Lightly worn piece in very good condition. Condition 2
Overall length: 1025mm

Short blade version, showing signs of corrosion, etched on the obverse with “Zur Erinnerung an meine Dienstzeit” (In Memory of My Service Time), false edge marked on both sides with manufacturer mark “Tiger Solingen”, nickel-plated zinc hilt, checkered grip scales, obverse side with small chip, scabbard very cleanly repainted (old), with belt frog. Age and wear present. Condition 2-

Version with long blade, manufacturer “Puma, Solingen”, zinc hilt, the nickel plating somewhat darkened, checkered grip scales, the scabbard with remains of lacquer, the carrying hook movable. A well-preserved piece. Condition 2

This is a circa 1940 production by the firm Eickhorn Solingen. Bright blade, on the obverse with blade etching “Zur frdl. Erinnerung Pabst.” in the typical Eickhorn style, reverse with maker's logo “Original Eickhorn Solingen”, the fittings possess beautiful, even patina, orange plastic grip, complete with portepee. Undamaged scabbard, with a small dent at the bottom, slightly darkened, a very fine dagger with normal signs of age and use. Condition 2.

Variant with dark bakelite grip scales, clean blade retaining much original bluing, manufacturer “Coppel G.m.b.H. 40” and number “8788 I”, weapon and scabbard are non-matching numbers, scabbard has been repainted, external metal parts show some age and usage wear, otherwise well preserved. Condition 2

Cord, tassel, slider and crown in white, the stem in yellow, unissued. Condition 2+

Gold-plated aluminum hilt, without national eagle, light traces of corrosion, black plastic grip with damaged wire wrapping, slightly curved blade with beautifully preserved nickel plating, maker's mark of “Original Eickhorn Solingen”, the scabbard repainted in period, signs of age and use, still in quite good condition. Condition 2-3

Blade length approximately 790 mm
Overall length approximately 940 mm

Silver braid on field-gray velvet, gilt zinc fittings, the gilding still in good condition, somewhat darkened. Worn with signs of age. Condition 2

Very well preserved, slightly curved blade with fullers, manufacturer “WKC”, brass hilt with oak leaf engraving, the gilding in very good condition, national eagle with downward wings, black plastic grip with complete wire wrapping, black lacquered scabbard with approximately 75% of original lacquer remaining. A well preserved saber. Condition 2 Overall length approx: 980mm

Very fine example with blade etched on both sides, obverse with national eagle, without maker marking, the fittings of silver-plated brass with beautiful patina, the grip of ivory with stress cracks typical of ivory, the scabbard without damage, complete with hanger for generals. Lightly worn. Condition 2

Included is the CITES permit for sale, import and export under the Washington Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, dated 2025.

Very well preserved blade by maker “WKC Solingen”, the hilt fittings with uniform patina, dark orange synthetic grip, undamaged scabbard, slightly darkened, complete with portepee and hanger, worn, condition 2.

Clean blade without maker’s mark, nickel-plated steel hilt with double-riveted checkered plastic grip scales, repainted scabbard, carrying hook missing, normal age and usage wear, well preserved. Condition 2-

Version with short blade, in very good condition, stamped “Solingen” on the ricasso, etched on the obverse with “Zur Erinnerung an meine Dienstzeit Kempen/Allgäu” (In Memory of My Service Time Kempen/Allgäu), zinc hilt with well-preserved nickel plating, undamaged double-screwed grip scales, black lacquered scabbard retaining approximately 85% of original finish, complete with belt loop and portepee. A very well-preserved example. Condition 2

Nickel-plated blade with double-sided etching, on the obverse “Leutnant Hubertus Wolffen 2./Pz.Rgt.11” with tank and foliate pattern, on the reverse “Einig im Gauben- einig im Kampf!” with 2 machine gunners and foliate pattern, maker's mark “Rudolf Büchel Solingen-Merscheid”. Yellow grip, nickel-plated fittings with beautiful patina, on the reverse of the crossguard with engraved owner's initials “H W”. Complete with portepee and hanger. Worn, in good condition.

A very rare dagger with individual blade etching that was custom-made for the owner, a unique piece.

Version with wooden grip scales, matching numbers stamped “S/184 G” and “2128 a”, worn condition with storage traces (surface rust), good preservation. Condition 2-

Cord and tassel in field gray, otherwise red/red/red, unworn but with slight storage marks. Condition 2

Clean blade by "F.W.Höller Solingen", gilt brass hilt with lion head pommel featuring red glass eyes, large national eagle with drooping wings, black synthetic grip with intact wire wrapping, black steel scabbard (old) repainted, leather hanger attached. Worn, with normal age-related wear. Condition 2-
Overall length: 1005mm

This is a late wartime production by Eickhorn circa 1941
The hilt made of fire-gilded non-ferrous metal, the knuckle bow with oak leaf decoration, national eagle with outstretched wings, black plastic grip with intact wire wrap, the grip shows a crack beneath the pommel. Nickel-plated blade with late manufacturer's logo “Original Eickhorn Solingen”, the squirrel facing backward. The black scabbard retains approximately 80% of its original lacquer, with leather hanger. Condition 2-
Overall length: 960 mm

Clean blade without maker marking. Brass hilt with pronounced decoration and additional national eagle on the crossguard. Black plastic grip with intact wire wrap. Black steel scabbard with approximately 75% original finish, only a few spots of loss visible. Worn but still in very good condition. Condition 2
This type of saber is attributed to the firm “Emil Voos” in Angolia's reference book.

Version with dark Bakelite grip scales, manufacturer code "43crs", matching numbered scabbard stamped "2139g", bluing worn off, with belt frog. Worn, with signs of age. Condition 2-

Version with short carbine blade, manufacturer “Robert Klaas Solingen”, the nickel plating of the fittings still preserved to approximately 45%, riveted grip scale, the scabbard with surface rust, worn with age-related traces. Condition 2-

Model with Bakelite grip scales, manufacturer “ddl”, weapon number “9677 e”, the scabbard not stamped with matching number, worn but still in good condition. Condition 2-

This saber is manufactured by F.W. Höller, Solingen, Model No. 21. Gilt brass hilt with embossed oak leaf decoration, panther head with red glass eyes. On the crossguard, the national eagle with drooping wings in particularly large execution, black plastic grip with intact wire wrapping, bright blade with manufacturer "F.W. Höller Solingen", on the blade spine the supplier "Georg Pickel Bamberg", the blade shows some rust spots, the black scabbard with approximately 95% original finish, complete with leather hanger. Worn, overall the saber shows good preservation.
Condition 2-

Slightly curved blade, maker “E.uF. Hörster Solingen”, the gilding of the hilt largely worn away, black plastic grip with intact wire wrapping, scabbard with approximately 55% of the lacquer remaining, somewhat bent, the throat screw missing. Worn with signs of age. Condition 2-

Overall length: 920mm

Version with white grip, very well preserved blade with maker's mark “F.W.Höller Solingen”, the external metal parts with uniform patina, complete with portepee and hanger, barely worn, very well preserved. Condition 2

Short carbine blade variant, etched on obverse: national eagle, steel helmet, and inscription “Zur Erinnerung an meine Dienstzeit” (In memory of my service time) without maker mark, zinc pommel with largely worn nickel plating, double-riveted grip scales, scabbard retaining traces of black lacquer finish. A well-preserved bayonet. Condition 2-

Quite clean blade by “Carl Eickhorn Solingen”, the tip slightly bent out of shape, brass hilt with plain fittings, black plastic grip, complete brass wire wrapping, finger loop present, various inspection marks, the scabbard not number-matching, somewhat surface rust, but otherwise in good condition. Condition 2-

Blade length approximately 800mm
Overall length approximately 965mm

Sharpened blade, manufacturer “Clemen & Jung”, weapon number “5544c”, blackened hilt with intact grip scales, movable catch, scabbard not number-matching, acceptance stamps on pommel, chape and catch. Worn, with signs of age, Condition 2-

The blade by “E. Pack & Sohne Solingen”, the nickel-plated zinc hilt still in good condition, double-screwed grip scales of checkered plastic, black scabbard with approximately 75% of original paint, the suspension loop slightly movable, more pronounced signs of age and use, otherwise still in good condition. Condition 2

Gilt brass hilt with lion head pommel, red glass eyes, oak leaf decoration and Wehrmacht eagle with dropped wings, the blade of fine etched Damascus steel with maker “WKC” and gilt owner's name “Heinz Bremmes”, black grip with intact wire wrapping. The scabbard retaining over 90% of the original black lacquer finish, complete with original sword knot. Lightly worn saber in very good condition.
Overall length 980mm

Wartime production by WKC Solingen, circa 1938. Clean blade, manufacturer “WKC Solingen” marked on reverse. Crossguard fittings of silver-plated non-ferrous metal, owner's initials “F G” engraved on top of pommel, Pour le Mérite engraved on reverse of crossguard. Grip in dark orange. Scabbard silver-plated. Lightly worn, still uncleaned, in untouched original condition, Condition 2.

Georg Frotscher (born April 30, 1868 in Chemnitz; died February 27, 1943 in Berlin) was a German General der Infanterie. Frotscher entered the 8th Infantry Regiment “Prinz Johann Georg” No. 107 of the Saxon Army as a Fahnenjunker on April 1, 1887. He attended the Prussian War School in Glogau and the War Academy in Berlin. Until World War I, he served as commander and general staff officer in various units. At the outbreak of war, Frotscher was assigned as Chief of the General Staff in the XIX (2nd Royal Saxon) Army Corps until 1917. He then transferred to the 8th Army in the same position. From 1918, he commanded first the 104th Infantry Brigade, then the 53rd Reserve Division (3rd Royal Saxon), and finally the 245th Infantry Brigade. He was awarded the Order of the Pour le Mérite on May 5, 1918. Frotscher was granted the character rank of General der Infanterie on August 27, 1939, the so-called Tannenberg Day. He died on February 27, 1943 in Berlin.

Version with dark bakelite grip scales, blued blade with areas of finish loss, manufacturer “Dürkopp”, matching stamp with scabbard, number on blade “1373” illegible on scabbard, year “40” stamped on blade spine, scabbard and hilt rusty and rust-pitted. Condition 2-3

Early production. Nickel-plated blade without maker's mark with double-sided etching, reverse side with floral tendrils, obverse with the national eagle and floral tendrils as well, silver-plated non-ferrous metal fittings, orange-colored grip with steep fluting, the scabbard somewhat darkened but free of dents, complete with sword knot and hanger. A very fine dagger in good condition. Condition 2

Model with long blade and wide fullers, maker’s mark “F. W. Höller Solingen”, zinc hilt with nickel plating somewhat faded, functional push-button release, leather frog present, black lacquered scabbard with areas of finish loss, with non-matching belt hanger. Worn piece showing age-related wear. Condition 2-