Bidding & process
Follow the house
Gardnerville · Nevada
© NGA
— An auction house by Witherell —
Lot 328
WWII German Red Cross (DRK) Leader’s Dagger with Hanger
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,500
Starting Bid
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $100 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
WWII-period German Red Cross (Deutsches Rotes Kreuz / DRK) leader’s dagger retaining its original silver-gray pebbled scabbard and matching brocade hanger assembly. Features orange ribbed grip with aluminum pommel and crossguard, the obverse retaining the DRK eagle-and-cross emblem medallion and the reverse fitted with plain oval roundel. Bright polished clip-point blade housed in matching textured scabbard with integral suspension mounts. Accompanied by a period DRK hanger with silver-gray fittings and striped fabric suspension straps. The design follows the distinctive DRK leadership pattern carried by senior German Red Cross officials during the Third Reich period.
Dimensions: 15 in. overall; 9.75 in. blade.
Pickup & Shipping: Free pickup in Gardnerville, NV. FedEx shipping within the continental U.S.: $40 + 1.5% insurance (unless waived in writing). Combined shipping available.
Condition
Blade retains a bright finish with scattered spotting, light oxidation, and handling wear visible throughout. Grip remains vibrant with minor age lines and light scuffing. Scabbard retains its original textured finish with areas of oxidation and finish wear concentrated near the mounts and drag. Hanger assembly remains intact with expected age wear and discoloration to the fabric straps and fittings.
- Modern Firearms — Nevada Gun Auctions will facilitate transfers of modern firearms manufactured from 1899 to the present to buyers holding a valid Federal Firearms License (FFL) or a Collector of Curios & Relics License (C&R). All transfers to non-license holders will be conducted exclusively through Guns N Ammo, 1321 Hwy 395 #A, Gardnerville, NV 89410. Registration and transfer costs are as follows:
- 1 firearm: $75
- 2–4 firearms: $50 each
- 5–9 firearms: $25 each
- 10 or more firearms: $15 each
Shipping costs within the continental United States generally range:
- Handguns: $35–40 each
- Long guns: $75–100 each
All private-party purchases of modern firearms will be delivered to Guns N Ammo as soon as possible following Nevada Gun Auctions’ receipt of payment in full.
- California Residents — California residents holding a valid Curio & Relic License may pick up eligible firearms directly from our Nevada facility; however, Nevada Gun Auctions does not ship C&R firearms directly into California. All such transactions will be handled exclusively through Guns N Ammo.
- Shipping — All Nevada Gun Auctions shipments are sent via FedEx with adult signature required and insured for 1.5% of the purchase price unless waived in writing. Shipping costs for each lot are published within the lot description. Handguns are required by law to ship via FedEx 2Day Air.
Nevada Gun
Auctions By Witherell
Auctions By Witherell
Historic American firearms, militaria, and edged weapons — catalogued by specialists, sold in the room.