Seek Help with Army Sword

[Rich Landy]

Gents, Some time ago, i met a fellow whose Dad was an SS Officer. He had his Dads Chained SS dagger and a sword. His Dad joined the Party @ 1932. Thanks to the Forum I have obtained a copy of his entire service record. Most of his time was in the Allegemeine and transferred to Waffen in 1943. Wounded in battle in budapest. I was successful in purchasing the dagger but since the sword was an Army sword I didn't push for it. I have some photos of the sword and would like some input - the son is looking for a about $1,000. and if it is just an Army sword I don't see the value. So, I need your help to avoid a mistake on my part. Thanks

I posted the three photos I have Will work on getting more.

Rich


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[Chet Sowersby]

Rich,
It looks to be a good example by Richard Herder. The value is a fraction of what the seller is asking. Perhaps the blade is engraved for him to ask that much?

Chet

[DALE ELLIS]

Unless it has the guys name on it and can be documented to him through the family it's just a common Army sword and even if it did the value would still not be worth much more. Is the knot strap dark grey or black?

[Serge M.]

Hi Rich,
Please attach your photos to the WAF server so they don't disappear later.
Here is a tutorial on how to do that: http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...ad.php?t=30341

Thanks,
-Serge

[Reichsword]

Rich, as others have said. WAY over priced for a dovehead army sword. IMO.

[Gozzy90]

Buy the item not the story. Worth about £400-500 in the UK at best.

[Chet Sowersby]

Grozzy90,
How do you arrive at that figure without seeing the blade and scabbard? That figure is still too much even if there is a scabbard and a decent blade.

Chet

[wolfcastle]

Barring anything special that is not pictured, it would be about 400-550 on US dealer sites and less collector to collector. Congratulations on the dagger.