Mystery Dagger

Aurangzeb · 16th May 2005, 12:17 AM

Greetings To All Forum Members !

I was hoping that the members of this forum may be able to help us take the mystery out of this 'mystery dagger' which belongs to a good family friend that has tasked my father and I to hopefully shed some light on it's origin and any possible history of it. Our friend is in his mid 50's and told us that this dagger was handed down to him from his Great Grandfather who obtained it sometime around the World War I era. The gentleman who originally obtained it fought on the American side during World War I. No other information as to where it came from, other than that mentioned, is known. It is a very unique piece, appears to be handmade, and through all of our research and numerous knife and gunshows have we ever seen anything ewven remotely resembling it. Those that we have asked periodically also have no idea as to it's possible origin or have any information regarding it. Although from the attached photographs it is hard to see the written inscription on the blade, however what does most stand out is the date "1884" Since I currently do not have the dagger in my posession I cannot relate the inscription engraved into the blade, however it is all written in German 'script'. Any information that may help identify this dagger would be most appreciated, many of you have been most helpful in all of my past postings !

Thank you all in advance for any help that you may be able to provide ! I truly enjoy this forum thoroughly, it is always most informative !

Warmest regards to all !
Mark.... Wapwallopen, Pennsylvania, USA

16th May 2005, 12:17 AM	#1
Aurangzeb Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 306	Mystery Dagger Greetings To All Forum Members ! I was hoping that the members of this forum may be able to help us take the mystery out of this 'mystery dagger' which belongs to a good family friend that has tasked my father and I to hopefully shed some light on it's origin and any possible history of it. Our friend is in his mid 50's and told us that this dagger was handed down to him from his Great Grandfather who obtained it sometime around the World War I era. The gentleman who originally obtained it fought on the American side during World War I. No other information as to where it came from, other than that mentioned, is known. It is a very unique piece, appears to be handmade, and through all of our research and numerous knife and gunshows have we ever seen anything ewven remotely resembling it. Those that we have asked periodically also have no idea as to it's possible origin or have any information regarding it. Although from the attached photographs it is hard to see the written inscription on the blade, however what does most stand out is the date "1884" Since I currently do not have the dagger in my posession I cannot relate the inscription engraved into the blade, however it is all written in German 'script'. Any information that may help identify this dagger would be most appreciated, many of you have been most helpful in all of my past postings ! Thank you all in advance for any help that you may be able to provide ! I truly enjoy this forum thoroughly, it is always most informative ! Warmest regards to all ! Mark.... Wapwallopen, Pennsylvania, USA Attached Images