Repair of Heer Dagger?

[Mauser HSc]

I've just acquired an ACS Heer dagger that has the swastika piece broken off off the cross guard. Otherwise, it's really a nice dagger!

I have the piece and would like to have the dagger repaired. I've seen some mention in past posts of people who do repairs. Does anyone have any have any advice on where I can get the cross guard repaired?

[Daggerob]

It sounds like what you have is a denazified dagger.

It's surprising that you actually have the original broken off swastika to go with it.
I could be wrong about this, but I think that you'd be better off buying a replacement crossguard from Johnson.

[RUHL13]

I agree with daggerbob, replacement crossguard would be your best bet.
Regards,
Gary

[martin guerre]

Hi,where can we find daggerbob please...

[Mauser HSc]

It sounds like what you have is a denazified dagger.

It's surprising that you actually have the original broken off swastika to go with it.
I could be wrong about this, but I think that you'd be better off buying a replacement crossguard from Johnson.

I've seen plenty of denazified pieces and this one does not look ground off. If it's intentionally denazified, the denazifier had the foresight to hold onto the offensive piece. It looks more like the result of an accident since it came with the broken piece. I think it could be soldered back on somehow.

Thanks for the tip on Johnson. I'll take a look!

[Daggerob]

[quote=Mauser HSc;1588958] It looks more like the result of an accident since it came with the broken piece. I think it could be soldered back on somehow.




Depending on what type of base metal we're talking about, it might be possible to brase or solder it back in place. Maybe with jeweler sized equipment.
But, will you then need to restore the plating to cover the repair? That could be tricky.
You might be able to "glue" it back on with a cold solder product such as "JB Weld" for that matter.
I guess it would depend on the nature of the brake.

[Colorado]

Make sure you get an Alcoso crossguard. Contact Ron Weinand, he is a member here, he may be able to assist you.

[Mauser HSc]

[QUOTE=Daggerob;1589170]

It looks more like the result of an accident since it came with the broken piece. I think it could be soldered back on somehow.




Depending on what type of base metal we're talking about, it might be possible to brase or solder it back in place. Maybe with jeweler sized equipment.
But, will you then need to restore the plating to cover the repair? That could be tricky.
You might be able to "glue" it back on with a cold solder product such as "JB Weld" for that matter.
I guess it would depend on the nature of the brake.

The crossguard has a nice patina to it that matches the rest of the dagger. The silver plating is quite gray. I'm going to take the cross guard to my friendly neighborhood jeweler to see if he can fix it.

[Billy G]

I would suggest a new crossguard of the same type, bearing in mind there were numerous crossguards used by the manufacturers. Email a picture to Johnson, Wittmann, et al, to see if they have a replacement for the same type. If not, don't settle for another one. I would suggest you keep the dagger as close to original as possible, that way it will be more valuable to the aesthetic collector in the event you decide to sell in the future.

As to the denazified crossguard, don't fiddle with it at all and for sure don't solder it to anything. Keep it in the event you sell the dagger, having all original parts will always be more appealing to a potential buyer. Just my opinion, but I think the brothers will concur.

[Mauser HSc]

Problem solved with Loctite! Sorry BillY G.

[Mauser HSc]

Problem solved with Loctite! Sorry BillY G.

Oops, wrong photo! That's the observation post at Battery 35.

Here's the right photo I hope.

[Mauser HSc]

Full view. Sorry to offend the purists out there but it should come off again if needed!

[Mauser HSc]

Forgot the picture!