Red Cross Daggers

A Model 1938 Deutschen Rotes Kreuz (DRK) Führer Dolch. The bright blade on this one looks beautiful. Nice crossgraining and plated ricasso. It retains nice and tight fit. The blade rates an Exc++. The tip has ever-so-slightly been touched up with a 1/2mm dull point. The original black leather buffer pad remains intact. The steel based, nickel-silver plated scabbard looks ... Read and See More

Wow here's one for someone looking for something special! The blade is a beauty with full crossgrain. Really about as good as it ever gets, just minor age. Rates Exc++. The ricasso has been nickel-plated as these always are, and the blade is unmarked (just as it should be). The original leather buffer pad remains intact. The nickel plated hilt ... Read and See More

Well you won't find one at a better price than this! The blade on this one looks good. There is crossgain left with some stains, age a nd a very slightly dulled point. The blade rates Exc. It shows the common scratches and age grey/spotting throughout. The original leather buffer pad remains intact. The steel based, nickel-silver plated scabbard ... Read and See More

Wow here's one for someone looking for something special! The blade is a beauty with full crossgrain. Just a bit of age spotting but that's it! Rates Exc++. The ricasso has been nickel-plated as these always are, and the blade is unmarked (just as it should be). The original leather buffer pad remains intact. The nickel plated hilt fittings are ... Read and See More

Here we have an excellent example, sold to us from an experienced collector! The bright blade on this one is in excellent condition! The fit is nice and snug and the crossgrain is stunning! The blade rates Exc++. The tip is about 1 mm short, and there is minor spotting throughout. The original leather buffer pad remains intact. The steel based, ... Read and See More

A Model 1938 Deutsche Volkspflege Führer Dolch. The bright blade on this one looks good. It retains a nice and bright mirror like finish. It retains a perfect tip and the fit is nice and tight. The blade rates an Exc+. It has been buffed and shows some age greying throughout. The original black leather buffer pad remains intact. The ... Read and See More

The well-known and respected dealer Tom Wittmann has previously described this dagger, so here it is:
This Social Welfare Dagger is in the best condition you are likely to see. The nickel-plated hilt mounts are in perfect condition, with no signs of lifting or any other problems. Even the screw fitting on top of the cap appears to be ... Read and See More

Just a wonderful example here! The bright blade on this one looks beautiful! The crossgrain is stunning and runs all the way from the tip to the ricasso! The fit is nice and tight. There are a few wee tiny dots of age..The blade rates NM. The original leather buffer pad remains intact. The steel based, silver plated scabbard ... Read and See More

This one was previously owned by Johnson Reference Books & Militaria so I will just use his description, but my pricing! : “Social Welfare Dagger w Portepee. No maker. Nickel-plated hilt fittings show light surface wear/dark aging with some loss of plating to top of pommel adjacent to pommel nut with excellent detail to the Red Cross emblem on the obverse ... Read and See More

Here we have a Social Welfare Dress Dagger. The blade on this one looks good. It retains a nice bright finish with a tight fit and a sharp tip! The blade rates Exc+/Exc++. It has some age greying and scratches throughout. The original leather buffer pad remains intact. The steel plated pebbled scabbard looks excellent! It has a nice ... Read and See More

A Model 1938 Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (German Red Cross) Hewer. The bright blade on this one looks beautiful! The crossgrain is easily visible and the sharp teeth to the saw back are in perfect condition! It is stamped “Ges. Geschützt.”. The fit is perfect. The blade rates an easy Exc++/NM. It shows minor spotting throughout along with the common ... Read and See More

Here's a beauty example of a Red Cross Dagger! The bright blade on this one is nice. The crossgrain is easily visible and the teeth on the saw back are in great condition. To the reverse of the blade is nicely marked "GES. GESCHUTZT", not necessary but some like to see this. It has a nice solid fit to it ... Read and See More

Here's we have a Model 1938 Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (German Red Cross) Hewer! The bright blade on this one looks great! The crossgrain is easily visible and the sharp teeth to the saw back are in perfect condition! It is stamped “Ges. Geschützt.”. The fit is perfect. The blade rates an easy Exc++. It shows age grey and spotting throughout ... Read and See More