Vlad- Well what a surprise! We have heard about this dagger previously in this thread. I am going to look up Friiz Gornnert and see who he was. And just as Wagner said here is another inscribed Feldherrnhalle. Fantastic
Vlad- Well what a surprise! We have heard about this dagger previously in this thread. I am going to look up Friiz Gornnert and see who he was. And just as Wagner said here is another inscribed Feldherrnhalle. Fantastic
All- Dr Friedrich (Fritz) Gornnert- Ministeriialdirigent in the Reichluftfahrtministerium. He later became SA- Brigadefuhrer and NSKK Gruppenfuhrer.
An honour dagger M 37 for leaders of the SA-Standarte "Feldherrnhalle" with dedication to Dr. Friedrich (Fritz) Görnnert, personal adjutant of Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring
Undersecretary Dr. Ing. Friedrich Görnnert (1907 - 1984) enrolled in the SA in 1933. He studied mathematics and physics, graduated in 1939 and was affiliated with participants in the German nuclear arms program. After the war, he continued his career in public service. The dagger bears age marks and visible heat damage. Maker Eickhorn, Solingen, the blade with etched motto "Alles für Deutschland", reverse Eickhorn logo and dedication "Unserem Kamaraden, Fritz Görnnert, zum 18.3.38 die SA-Führer der Adjutantur des Stabschefs" (To our comrade, Fritz Görnnert, on 18 March 1938 the SA officers on the adjutancy of the Chief of Staff). The light metal cross-guard is hollow-wrought, remnants of the brown sycamore grip. Light metal scabbard with carrying rings and two runners, all of which bear vestiges of the typical pale rose gilding. Length 44 cm.
A few examples were presented to officers of the SA-Standarte "Feldherrnhalle" or to the staff of the SA Chief of Staff. Cf. lot 7274 in Hermann Historica Auction 61, hammer price 65,000 euro.
Provenance: This honour dagger was found in a house in the Berchtesgaden locality of Maria Gern. The dagger was discovered there, behind a glazed tile stove typical of Upper Bavarian houses. Despite the long idle period and effects of the heat, the blade is in an extraordinarily good state of preservation. The dagger is unique notwithstanding its "as-found" condition.
it was sold in May, 2013 at auction in Germany
Would it be at all possible to see a good straight on close up shot of the eagle on the top guard of the Reiman dagger? Also, the same for the lower guard obverse with the roundel?
William
"Much that once was, is lost. For none now live who remember it."
Wiki, this is the burnt FHH I was referring to. Seen it 'in hand', at the SOS. A outstanding #2, after Wiki's FHH, that have etched dedications on standard FHH blades.
A great purchase, even with the obvious damage. Glad it was not restored.
Congratulations Vlad on acquiring a World Class rarity in a 3rd Reich dagger.
-wagner-
P.S. It's a small world when collecting the 'High End' artifacts.
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