Postal Protection Dagger by Weyersberg – D1149

These are wicked looking shivs and rare beasts to say the least. While the Postschutz was first staffed by personnel from the SA, this protection service was later incorporated and fell under the control of the Allgemeine SS. In 1939 the postal protection dagger was adopted and authorized to be worn by district leaders within the highly guarded and crucial transportation system of not only Germany, but all of Europe as well. Here is a beauty in this offering.

The sleek smooth ebony type grip on the hilt of this dagger remains in fine condition throughout, exhibiting just a small skiff to the surface at the lower reverse. Other than that, it’s as nice as you are apt to find on one of these rare, edged weapons. Solidly pinned to the center of the obverse, the nickel silver eagle holding lightning bolts in its talons is in wonderful shape, with outstanding detail to all of the features. The plating to the hardware fittings has held up extremely well on this hilt, showing very minimal lifting. Both fore and aft swastikas are as nice as will encounter on one of these Postschutz officer’s daggers, with the enamel being close to 100%. The bottom of the crossguard is property marked with the following accountability digits: DRP 338

For and edged weapon which swung around on a rather long chain assembly, the scabbard to this postal dagger has held up rather nicely. The shell remains straight, void of any creases, splits, dings, or hits. Equally as nice, the period factory black enamel rates strong at 95%, showing just light surface wear from an actual dagger worn during the period. All 3 nickel-plated fittings are super tight to the shell and held properly with the factory installed counter-sunk screws. All the nickel ring links are in place, as are the connectors holding them. The clips to these chain assemblies are made of plated zinc. In lieu of that calling them fragile would be an understatement. Usually, 40% or a higher ratio of these clips will show some kind of breakage or damage, very much as this one does. Yes, it’s unfortunate, but in reality, the way that it is with nearly half of these edged weapons. 

And we finish with the blade. One word describes it; Mint!

Oh, I know, you need the perfect one, with a perfect hanger clip, look around, it will cost you another $1500 just for that. Both have perfect clips. Our price for this extremely desirable edged weapon… $5995.00