Historical context :
The German Democratic Republic (GDR); in German: Deutsche Demokratische Republik or DDR, sometimes translated as Democratic Republic of Germany or East Germany), is a former European communist state created on October 7, 1949 by the Socialist Unity Party of Germany, an ally of the USSR. The territory of the GDR corresponds to the area occupied by the Red Army.
RDA LOT : DAGGER WITH BALES + FRAME WITH BOOKLETS + KEPI
DAGGER DIMENSIONS :
TOTAL LENGTH : 39,3cm
LENGTH WITHOUT SHEATH : 36,2 cm
BLADE LENGTH : 25 cm
HANDLE LENGTH : 11,8 cm
BLADE WIDTH : 1,7 cm
FRAME DIMENSIONS : 15,5cm x 21,5cm
DIMENSIONS OF THE KEPI : 22,5 cm x 26,5 cm
Description :
DAGGER RDA :
Superb dagger in superb condition. Handle engraved with reliefs in the shape of acorns and in orange bakelite. Closing system with perfectly functional button. Superb shiny blade, numbered : '' 77170 '', with original brown leather tie. Steel scabbard with two rings, engraved with floral motifs and GDR coat of arms. Original hanger in gray fabric with silver threads. The right fastener is missing (visible on photos 3-4-5). Very beautiful and rare piece, very pleasant to hold in hand and even more to admire in the window! A dagger in simply remarkable condition, worthy of a museum !
VERY RARE AND 100% ORIGINAL ! ! !
STASI RDA FRAME :
Superb gray box in the shape of a book with opening, comprising : BOOKLET OF THE AWARDED + FRAME WITH GOLDEN SWORD.
Inscriptions on the box and the booklet : FUR DEN SCHUTZ / DER ARBEITER UND BAUERN (in a laurel wreath with the coat of arms of the GDR in its center). The booklet is dated : BERLIN, den 14.10.59. with the signature of the general of the army of the GDR. Award number : NVA 02 773/1 Ag 117/II-1/80 - 2064. The winner: Korthals, Hans-Jurgen. URKUNDE 25 JAHRE TREUE DIENSTE (25 years of loyal service). Accompanied by its superb frame with a golden sword covered with a golden laurel leaf with 5 inlaid precision stones. The glass of the frame has traces of use, not serious! Very beautiful and rare piece, very pleasant to hold in hand and even more to admire in the window! A frame in simply remarkable condition, worthy of a museum!
VERY RARE AND 100% ORIGINAL! ! !
CAP :
Superb kepi in gray and black fabric, black plastic visor. Interior marked : '' NVA 56 1856 I '' + symbolic enamel in its center. In very good condition and clean! Very beautiful and rare piece, very pleasant to hold in hand and even more to admire in the window ! A kepi in simply remarkable condition, worthy of a museum !
VERY RARE AND 100% ORIGINAL ! ! !
RDA LOT : DAGGER WITH BALES + FRAME WITH BOOKLETS + KEPI
Do not miss this very beautiful lot which could easily decorate your window as a witness of the cold war between East and West, a splendid work of the best craftsmen of East Germany of the time
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ATTENTION, LIMITED TIME OFFER, IF THE LOT IS NOT SOLD WITHIN THE FOLLOWING DAYS, IT WILL BE WITHDRAWN AND PLACED ON ANOTHER SALES MEDIA, BID BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE
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A magnificent lot made up of rare pieces that must be seized by any informed collector.
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VERY RARE AND 100% ORIGINAL
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ATTENTION : The piece is unique, I do not have a duplicate.
CONDITIONS :
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SHIPPING :
Europe : 25 euros.
Poland and Bulgaria : 50 euros.
China, Canada, U.S.A. : 65 euros.
Don't let this unique collector's item escape you, there won't be one for everyone.
Good luck !