SS Dagger

[Jean Pierre Redeuilh]

Would $3000 be in range? This was purchased in 1990 and untouched since.

[Serge M.]

Would $3000 be in range? This was purchased in 1990 and untouched since.

Sorry but not worth it in my view.

Looks like a parts piece to me.
From the pix it looks like the scabbard throat lip does not fit flush the the crossguard.
Blade RZM38, doesn't seem to match a 'I' time period for District stamp.

Wait for other opinons.

-Serge

[tk99]

Besides the stamped cross guards, I have some concerns about the placement of the eagle.

[rbminis]

Blade is re-tipped, IMO.
Ralph.

[JR.]

Cobbled together dandelion picker.

[Knight]

The RZM code seems to deviate from the center line to the right, and the numbers 0 and 8 are not written according to the original mark, and overall it does not seem to be acid etched.Regards.

[wdnguyen]

Comes with a good early period hanger though.

[Jean Pierre Redeuilh]

First Thank you All for your input! When I do not have any problem with SS buckles, other SS memorabilia is another concern... When I do not have any problem to accept this is a "parts dagger" due to its provenance, I am still very hesitant to conclude some parts could be a reproduction not obvious for all of you since this was obtained in 1990, not later.
Could someone provide a price this could sell properly labeled as a parts dagger?
Thanks in advance

[Jeff Nichols]

Agree with others, at minimum parts piece

[wdnguyen]

There is another example of M7/49 1203/38 SS on page 200 of R. Siegert SS dagger book. The maker was F. Herder . I compared it with the one in question . They both have solid nickel silver guards . Interestingly, the lower guard of the one in the book has SA gau mark !!! vs district I with this questionable dagger .Perhaps, this maker used the left over early period crossguards to make mid- period daggers, The motto etching and font are identical in both of them except that the RZM and SS contract# is off the center with Jean Pierre 's dagger. Due to copyright , I will not post the pics from the book. I just reported exactly what I have just observed so you guys can take a look at it again.
I hope everyone stays safe and healthy.
Regards,
Will

[Victorman]

Blade to guard and grip fittings are quite good on this piece and they do come with later, painted scabbards combined with nickel-silver guards.

The main issue here is the re-tipped and highly polished blade, reducing the value considerably. A would estimate its value at 1.5k US$.

Best regards,

Victorman

[Jean Pierre Redeuilh]

Here are more pictures I took yesterday. For re-tipped, I have to agree. But "parts dagger" is still my main concern...