I think it's worth mentioning also that the dagger was not manufactured in 1937 only inscribed. If it is Gustav Voss then it has to be pre 34 or earlier, prior to RZM license approval; for which I wouldn't think they (Voss) obtained given their rarity amongst makers. As for the inscription meaning or purpose I suppose that s lost in time but it's nicely done imo, and adds interest to the piece. Best regards.
Brian
SA Dagger1937
Thank you all, for the quick replies! Yes, it is Gustav Voss (fat finger). And you can see in the photos, the gau letter S. When I was about 12 or 13, and not knowing any better, I wanted the dagger to look “brand new” and clean, so I applied a clear lacquer to the handle. I have always kept a clear oil on the blade.
Here are some additional photos.
Regards,
RPDII
Simply beautiful! Thanks for showing it! Kindest regards.
Brian
first: S is the Gruppe and not the Gauby RPDII
Here are some additional photos.
Regards,
RPDII
Second: do not polish or add lacquer to your daggers, it makes them less attactive for collectors, they love the dull patina which need a lot of time to build.
To me an inscription made years after its been awarded is a bit odd, but the engraving itself is done nicely.
Ger
Gerrit, could you explain to me why you think engraving itself is done nicel? on what basis do you think so?
Silesia ..is not a know SA gruppe designation for this producer..but anything is possible.
IMO the engraving may have been performed during the period. I agree with Gerrit it is nicely executed.
It is not the size of a Collection in History that matters......Its the size of your Passion for it!!- Larry C
One never knows what tree roots push to the surface of what laid buried before the tree was planted - Larry C
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You signed up, pretending to be an engraving expert, now you also write, so give me an example of how you think that engraving is good and that was bad? Or maybe you have one example of engraving like this one and that's why you think all others are bad but like this is ok?
Warrior ...I would say that there were more than one engravers and jewelers that performed the same. To each their own application with subtle differences and all within the Gothic type font.
There were good and bad engravers during the period ..unlike now engraving has been machine and laser perfected.
Regards Larry
It is not the size of a Collection in History that matters......Its the size of your Passion for it!!
One never knows what tree roots push to the surface of what laid buried before the tree was planted - Larry C
“The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” - Winston Churchill
To my eye the engraved inscription is "nicely done", but it is difficult to know when engraving was actually done. Certainly skilled work and probably by a jeweller. Larry could you comment on the type of metal being engraved on the crossbar and scabbard throat? Is it the same type (nickel or alloy)?
Nickel !
The scratches dings and dents show a soft metal without chipping. I see no lifting.
Best Larry
It is not the size of a Collection in History that matters......Its the size of your Passion for it!!
One never knows what tree roots push to the surface of what laid buried before the tree was planted - Larry C
“The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” - Winston Churchill
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