This is a very subjective area, there are no
internationally agreed standards for the condition of German Dress daggers. As a
guideline, the following terms apply to the price table below. No accoutrements are
included in the prices. The basic rule is that the dagger is worth what some one is
prepared to pay for it.Condition of Daggers
For this section, it has been assumed that the dagger is in "Fair" condition
so that a mid point can be set for pricing purposes. This means that there will be some
wear on the fittings, small chips or cracks on the grip, dents on the scabbard, marks or
pitting of the blade. The dagger "shows its age", has some damage but is fully
serviceable.
Price Variations
If the dagger is in "Mint"
condition (unused or with no visible faults) then prices could double or treble, alternatively, if
the dagger is in "Poor" condition (badly damaged, severe cracks,
some missing parts) then
prices may halve.
Fakes &
Fraudsters
It must be pointed out there are reproduction daggers and
also daggers made from original & post war parts. Some dealers are plainly fraudsters.
It is recommended that use is made of the dealers listed in the links section of this
site, as these dealers have made their name over many years of trading by being reliable
and offering guarantees of authenticity.
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Dagger Value -
All prices are in US $ - October 2008
Dagger |
Value |
|
Dagger |
Value |
|
Dagger |
Value |
|
Dagger |
Value |
| SA
1933 EM |
$650 |
|
Navy 1 |
$1,000 |
|
Teno EM Hewer |
$1,500 |
|
NPEA student |
$2,000 |
| SA
1936 Chained Dagger |
$5,000 |
|
Navy 2 |
$800 |
|
Teno Officer |
$3,000 |
|
NPEA Leader |
$6,000 |
| SA Honour |
$50,000 |
|
blan |
blan |
|
blan |
blan |
|
NPEA Chained |
8,000 |
| SA High Leader |
$60,000 |
|
Army
Dagger |
$500 |
|
Forestry |
$1,200 |
|
blan |
blan |
| SA Rohm EM |
$800 |
|
Army
Engraved Dagger |
$1,500 |
|
Hunting Official |
$1,500 |
|
RAD EM |
$550 |
| SA Rohm Chained |
$5,000 |
|
blan |
blan |
|
Rifle Association |
$1,500 |
|
RAD Leader |
$2,000 |
| blan |
blan |
|
DLV knife |
£1,100 |
|
blan |
blan |
|
blan |
blan |
| NSKK
1933 EM |
$650 |
|
DLV/Luft1 transitional |
$1,400 |
|
Hitler
Youth Knife |
$400 |
|
RED X EM |
$450 |
| NSKK
1936 Chained Dagger |
$4,000 |
|
NSFK knife |
$900 |
|
Hitler
Youth Leader |
$3,500 |
|
RED X/Social Welfare Leader |
$1200 |
| NSKK High Leader |
$30,000 |
|
NSFK Dagger |
£1,800 |
|
HD |
$400 |
|
blan |
blan |
| blan |
blan |
|
blan |
blan |
|
blan |
|
|
RLB EM 1st model |
$900 |
| SS
1933 EM Dagger |
£1,200 |
|
blan |
blanbla |
|
Land Customs |
$1,500 |
|
RLB EM 2nd model |
$800 |
| SS
1936 Chained Dagger |
$6,000 |
|
1st Railway |
$1,500 |
|
Sea Customs |
$5,000 |
|
RLB Officer 1st model |
$3,500 |
| SS High Leader |
$60,000 |
|
2nd Railway |
$3,000 |
|
blan |
blan |
|
RLB Officer 2nd model |
$4,500 |
| SS Honour |
$50,000 |
|
blan |
blan |
|
Water Protection |
$3,500 |
|
blan |
blan |
| blan |
blan |
|
Fire Official |
$800 |
|
Postal Protection |
$2,500 |
|
Government Official |
$4000 |
| Luftwaffe
1 |
$650 |
|
blan |
blan |
|
Postal Leader |
$3,500 |
|
Diplomatic Officer |
$5,000 |
| Luftwaffe
2 |
$500 |
|
blan |
blan |
|
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blan |
|
blan |
blanblan |
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