Authentic SS dagger?
Authentic SS dagger?
Hello there,
Since I recently started working and I'm very interested in WW2, I figured I'd give myself something nice.
I was offered the following dagger for € 2.400. Since I'm very new to this and I heard SS daggers are prone to being fake, I figured I'd ask you guys for advice. Could you guys have a look at the images and tell me if it's real or fake (and perhaps what it'd be worth)? Thank you very much in advance!
Since I recently started working and I'm very interested in WW2, I figured I'd give myself something nice.
I was offered the following dagger for € 2.400. Since I'm very new to this and I heard SS daggers are prone to being fake, I figured I'd ask you guys for advice. Could you guys have a look at the images and tell me if it's real or fake (and perhaps what it'd be worth)? Thank you very much in advance!
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I've added more pictures now
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Dagger itself looks real, but only in fairly good condition.... Can't read the RZM markings from the pictures, not a good thing. Price seems very high for an RZM type in this condition. Vertical hanger needs a closer look also.
If the RZM /SS marking is not intact, I'd wait for a better one.
John G.
If the RZM /SS marking is not intact, I'd wait for a better one.
John G.
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Only Lauterjung & Sohn ( SS RZM code 1052 ) marks the blade in this way.
They added 1938 /1939 Date and "SS" runes.
In that state, € 2.400 it's not a bargain..
They added 1938 /1939 Date and "SS" runes.
In that state, € 2.400 it's not a bargain..
" The right to believe is the right of those who don't know "
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I asked for a close up and then you can see the markings.John G. wrote: ↑07 Sep 2018, 22:38Dagger itself looks real, but only in fairly good condition.... Can't read the RZM markings from the pictures, not a good thing. Price seems very high for an RZM type in this condition. Vertical hanger needs a closer look also.
If the RZM /SS marking is not intact, I'd wait for a better one.
John G.
Thanks for the help everyone. I decided to buy it. Once I receive it, I'll make sure to check its authenticity according to the SS dagger guide.