Regarding doing some self-research....I had looked at a friends book by "Tucker" (going to get that one) great book but found that they didn't have all the makers or variations also. I read most all the excellent pertinent post in the Fake Gallery by Lorenzo Brown. 
Also looked at other dealer sites. Even had a friend who vetted them and said "I can't tell on these..put them on Wehrmacht and the experts there will know".
I have to admit that it is real confusing to someone who doesn't know what and how to tell a real one from a "Cave Creek Special", Ingo-Enland-something Gang" or a "Charlie Snyder". On top of this well known dealers seem to be selling the same items as "original variations".
http://www.militarycollectiblesinc.c...t_Code=me00334
Best Regards,
-wagner-[/QUOTE]
Hi Mark,
Well I guess I didn't spend my hours of seaching and reading, trying to learn wisely prior to posting. I should have had it done in 10 minutes. Didn't work out for this dinosaur this time. Gee-Sorry!
And if this old newbie can't get help from you...that's OK no Biggie. And if nobody wants to help because I'm doing it all wrong..that's OK too.
But for me since I'm too old to change, I will continue helping all dagger collectors that I can. And Bog, it was a pleasure helping you out. To me that's what it is all about. But that's me...and that's the way it used to be...Miss those days!
But "tapping the forum for an on-line COA"?
Good God Man, I thought I was just asking for an opinion. 
I see other guys do that everyday here but I guess I must have got that one wrong too! 
No hard feelings mate! I like to look at the glass "half full".
If your at the MAX I'll buy you a beer.
We'll be across from Tom Wittmann....but all the fake medals won't be!
Respectfully,
-wagner-
Also looked at other dealer sites. Even had a friend who vetted them and said "I can't tell on these..put them on Wehrmacht and the experts there will know".I have to admit that it is real confusing to someone who doesn't know what and how to tell a real one from a "Cave Creek Special", Ingo-Enland-something Gang" or a "Charlie Snyder". On top of this well known dealers seem to be selling the same items as "original variations".
http://www.militarycollectiblesinc.c...t_Code=me00334
Best Regards,
-wagner-[/QUOTE]
Hi Mark,
Well I guess I didn't spend my hours of seaching and reading, trying to learn wisely prior to posting. I should have had it done in 10 minutes. Didn't work out for this dinosaur this time. Gee-Sorry!
And if this old newbie can't get help from you...that's OK no Biggie. And if nobody wants to help because I'm doing it all wrong..that's OK too.
But for me since I'm too old to change, I will continue helping all dagger collectors that I can. And Bog, it was a pleasure helping you out. To me that's what it is all about. But that's me...and that's the way it used to be...Miss those days!
But "tapping the forum for an on-line COA"?
Good God Man, I thought I was just asking for an opinion. I see other guys do that everyday here but I guess I must have got that one wrong too!
No hard feelings mate! I like to look at the glass "half full".
If your at the MAX I'll buy you a beer.
We'll be across from Tom Wittmann....but all the fake medals won't be! Respectfully,
-wagner-
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