Help : SS fuhrerDegen

[ENGLISH BOB]

Like this...

Exactly

[Stahlhelm40]

My suggestion:

- scabbarb looks repainted
- knots is a big ? (for my collection, I wouldn't buy it)
- washer is for sure not for this degen
- number I don't like at all

Could you pls send a picture how is it looking inside the pommel.

[DALE ELLIS]

IMO the degen is right as rain and the repaint doesn't bother me nor does the replaced blade washer. It's not that bad of a sword and I wouldn't mine it in my collection. Now it has been quite a few years since I actively collected SS degens and accoutrements so it looks like I need to study up on the knots. To me the knot looked original and I assumed it was just new old stock. So other than the looseness of the wrappings what do I need to look for?
Thanks ,Dale

[BobI]

From the pictures I like the portapee, I guess nothing beats a "hands on" but I don't think there is a problem with it.
Bob

[Jeff Nichols]

I like this sword also. Washer looks like it has been there and it's only a washer. Repainted scabbard? hard to tell from pics but I lean toward no. Numbers also look like they have been there but who knows./ Overall i think it is fine IMO

[tobau]

I like this sword also. Washer looks like it has been there and it's only a washer. Repainted scabbard? hard to tell from pics but I lean toward no. Numbers also look like they have been there but who knows./ Overall i think it is fine IMO

As statet before,me too!

Portepee,may can be a good one like Bob's opinion!

Here are a 100% original Portepee was attached on a family obtained SS-Führerdegen.
My first eye on Portepees are the flat cords,mostly on the upper oak,lines.I love this

[tobau]

More.

[Kurt_Menliff]

Nice Portepee TOBAU !

I have his twin brother it seems !

I agree with you about the flat cords on the upper oaklines which i don't find on that degen !

For information, that SS degen is for sale from a guy in Northern france. He asks : 5000-6000€ for it !

Regards

K.

[BobI]

Nice tagged portapees!!!!
On the crushed or flattened look, I think that is just from wear over the years. I think someone made a mistake on the first portapee and called it fake. Now we are all cautious to call it "real" but.... I am used to making mistakes, that is a way we learn.
I think everything is "probably" fine on the sword, repainted yes, but, I have had many swords that were repainted. On the numbers, I suspect they are fine too but would prefer a hands on. Most likely a fine sword if you don't mind a repaint. To me, "who cares", I think the paint was period done and part of the history of the sword.
Happy Easter!
Bob