Would have to go get the reference books out since one does not see real ones oftern. In addition to the other comments, believe also the RZM is supposed to be only across the one edge of the blade not all 3. HJ logo is crude too. Ugly.
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This is a bad fake. The etching is way off, the detail on the scabbart fittings is extremely poor, the wire wrap is not even close to the original and the blade shape is off. Save your money on this one, it does not even classify as a decent repro.
WolfgangComment
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The eagle should be holding a Hammer not a wrench, among other things.
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Fake
This is one of the well known fakes from the 1960s. Note the rays on the top of the pommel in the HJ insignia-they should be straight and these are fanned out like rays from the sun.
Nest, the blade on all M7/36 HJ Leader's are PLATED. This one is not and the etching is BAD. Also the TM RZM should not run off the center of the blade as this one does.
The scabbard is too straight and doesn't taper to the tip and the rings are too thin and the eagle is incorrect.
The grip shape is also off.
Overall an easy fake to spot.
Ron WeinandComment
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I WAS LUCKLY TO RECENTLY PICK UP A REAL ONE FROM A VERY OLD COLLECTOIN THE DETAIL ON THE BLADE JUST ISN'T THERE
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