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Evaluation of an SS dagger


Bob Hudson
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When I see something "SS" my first thought is "Oh, another fake." A friend brought over a dagger someone offered to sell him. He wanted me to venture a guess as to its realness.

 

So, what should I have told him?

 

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At first glance it looks good from the pictures.THis said I would rather have it in hand.Typically you will see the cross grain on the blade frome being hand ground etc.

 

Eagle and SS roundel look to have a good fit in the grip and also the cross guards look to fit well.Lots of fakes show poor fit and gaps etc

 

The maker code 1196 is a WW2 maker but it is a "unknown maker" the date looks to be 1938.

 

The vertical hanger is an early item and has a fair value on its own

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The Dagger and Hanger are both real and text book examples.The maker RZM 1196/38 is Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie.Scotty

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