SS dagger - OK?

[konepistooli]

I've been offered a SS dagger, that belonged to a finnish SS-volunteer.
Documented history, sold by the son. Owner was SS-rottenführer (4.FFB/2.K),


Buy the item, not the story.
I mainly collect feldpost and photos, so this is way out of my knowledge.
I got none. So any help would be very appreciated, I need to know
what you dagger collectors think about this one. Bad or good?

I have a hard time reading the maker mark, but after googling on maker marks it seems like it could be: 15/38 SS J.A. Henckels Solingen ?

If real or fake, one thing is for sure - it's quite beat up.
Not in it's best health, so the value is little lower and if the history is correct that's all I care about/buying for.

Thanks in advance, I appreciate all help.




















I've got sellers promition to show photos.

[ValhallaMilitaria]

I see a very salty transitional dagger here with major condition issues(chunk of wood missing) but IMO its a real one. In this shape I would say 1000.00 US would be the top of the mark.

[DR DOLCH]

My concern with the dagger is the fit of the eagle in the handle,but typical low quality RZM dagger.

[konepistooli]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and opinion about the dagger. So far so good.

I got another photo (I made a enhanced version in paint shop pro to get the numbering more visible) on the maker mark - it sure is 15/38.






More opinions are very appreciated!

[Rheingold]

The Trademark is correct for an 15/38 !
A honest dagger in worse condition.

[colt45s]

looks good, i like Henckels

[konepistooli]

Thank you all for taking time and giving your opinion.
Im getting the feeling the dagger is genuine.

The condition is horrible, I know. But with it's history it dosn't matter,
in this case it is the history attached to the item that makes it pricey/worth the money. Only reason I buy it - If I do. (It will cost way more then 1000$ tou.)

[lleno]

Just wondering,do you have any documents/proof as to the claim of the owner...I would hope for some SOLIDproof to go with the dagger.....best of luck.....Lenny