A Fine Collection of German Medals and Militaria 732
A German Second War Naval Dagger previously owned by the Author Ian Fleming
A standard model 1938 Third Reich naval officers dagger with an excellent blade by Eickhorn with its full floriated blade with fouled anchors. Completely undamaged cream celluloid grip with grip wire intact, with the portapee knot in its original wrap form, gilt dull overall, no damage to the scabbard. A highly important historical artefact to a famous owner, very good condition
£1,000-£1,400
Provenance: The dagger is accompanied by a small quantity of documents, the first being an invoice dated 8 October 1968, which reads Paid for Nazi Naval Dirk £12. I, C (Caspar) Fleming have had my father’s permission to sell above mentioned dirk, signed C. Fleming. A further 21 November 1968 dated note states: ‘Nazi dirk worn by Ian L. Fleming during an attempt to capture the prototype of a new E-Boat during the closing stages of the Second World War, the operation failed because the E-Boat had been returned to the docks at
St.Nazaire’; there is also a copy of this document.
How correct Casper Fleming’s description of the obtaining of the Kriegsmarine dagger by Ian Fleming is open to discussion; however, what is not in doubt is that Ian Fleming commanded 30 Assault Unit (30 AU) during the Second World War, whose objectives were to find any Third Reich prototype weapons and to extract new technology. He was with 30 AU in the field after D-Day and was personally involved in various operations in that region of France and it is during this period he would most likely have obtained the Kriegsmarine officers dagger.
This is an age restricted lot: the successful buyer will be required to either collect in person, or arrange specialist shipping.
733
A German Second War Army Officers Dagger, Named, with Straps. An absolutely mint blade, non maker marked, all of the finish to the scabbard, lower ring and upper pommel all match. Undamaged white celluloid grip with its original portapee knot. Officers name stamped to the rear of the cross guard, in its correct scabbard, slight lifting of plating with one throat screw missing. Complete with a set of the deluxe hanging straps with floriated pattern to the sprung loaded clips, all of which are working correctly. Green velvet brocade backing to the straps, excellent condition
£240-£280 This is an age restricted lot: the successful buyer will be required to either collect in person, or arrange specialist shipping.
734
A German Second War Army Officers Dagger with Straps. An Army officers dagger with absolutely mint blade by the unusual maker of Ernst Pack & Sohne. All cross grain finish remaining. Excellent finish remaining to the upper pommel, cross guard and scabbard, the lower ring is slightly dull. Undamaged light orange celluloid grip. Scabbard detail excellent, one minor indentation to the left edge of the scabbard between the two scabbard bands. Complete with a set of hanging straps, which have been added to the dagger as the condition does not match the dagger, nevertheless still a good pair of the deluxe straps with floriated attachment clips, of which all the springs are working. Slight fraying to the brocade where it meets the upper belt clip. Green velvet backing thin, excellent condition
£240-£280 This is an age restricted lot: the successful buyer will be required to either collect in person, or arrange specialist shipping.
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