holy sword bags batman! HELP!

[Dante Gambino]

ok, as a newbie...i can really use some help with this lot of sword bags i found stuffed away. Id need years of knowledge to figure out what you guys and help me with in a few days. If you know anything about the bags pictured (type, manufacture, value) Please let me know, it would be a big help!

[heers68]

Cool, I love accessories! what is the history on these and where did they come from? Hard to tell era unless they glow under a black light or have maker marking on them?? Kevin.

[Bob Hritz]

Many look like sword bags for old US fraternal and lodge swords I have had.

Bob Hritz

[Dante Gambino]

all the bags show up clean under black light. Im poking around through my dad's collection, a well known dagger and sword collector, Sterling "Chip" Gambino. He dealt mostly with German edged weapons, but would buy just about anything that stumbled into his shop in NY. I know he has had WW1, antique japanese and civil war swords...so i have no idea how to even narrow it down. I would assume the bags with the scalloped edges would be solingen in origen..but im not sure. Any ideas? no makers tags on any of them.

[wolfslair]

all the bags show up clean under black light. Im poking around through my dad's collection, a well known dagger and sword collector, Sterling "Chip" Gambino. He dealt mostly with German edged weapons, but would buy just about anything that stumbled into his shop in NY. I know he has had WW1, antique japanese and civil war swords...so i have no idea how to even narrow it down. I would assume the bags with the scalloped edges would be solingen in origen..but im not sure. Any ideas? no makers tags on any of them.

Welcome to the forum Dante.
Your late father had many rare swords and daggers in his collection, many one off examples - It's great that you have taken an interest in this field too.
I'm sorry I can't be of assistance in your sword bag quest, you may want to try contacting Thomas Wittmann - who makes many mention of your dad's swords in his books. He may be able to help identify and authenticate.
Best,
Steve

[Dante Gambino]

Welcome to the forum Dante.
Your late father had many rare swords and daggers in his collection, many one off examples - It's great that you have taken an interest in this field too.
I'm sorry I can't be of assistance in your sword bag quest, you may want to try contacting Thomas Wittmann - who makes many mention of your dad's swords in his books. He may be able to help identify and authenticate.
Best,
Steve

Hey Steve,
Thats not a bad idea, i just feel like this is kinda small potatoes for Tom...then again my dad and him did have some heavy duty deals together...so i guess i wouldnt feel bad about squeezing some knowledge out of him.

Thanks
Dante

[JoeW]

I have an example like your #8. Police green wool with a grey/silver material used to bind the entire edge and tightened with the pull string. My police officer sword came in it.

[wolfslair]

Hey Steve,
Thats not a bad idea, i just feel like this is kinda small potatoes for Tom...then again my dad and him did have some heavy duty deals together...so i guess i wouldnt feel bad about squeezing some knowledge out of him.

Thanks
Dante

Hi Dante,
Mr Wittmann has always taken the time to share his knowledge - I'm sure he wouldn't hesitate to give you the right advice, small potatoes or not.
Best,
Steve

[Dante Gambino]

thanks guys, i got the run down from my buddy Gailen David. Joe, you are right, the green one is a police bag. The purple one with the handle most likly is a Luft bag. Some of the bags are now available for sale on the e-stand.

[WW2-Collector]

Can not comment on the bags but thought very highly of your father I have several items in my collection from him.