Opinions Please Luftwaffe Dagger

[aerohead]

Made by Clemen & Jung. Gen 2 I'd like to hear what you guys think about this one. Inscribed translation reads like "For long years of faithful service to the high command"

[heers68]

Aerohead, Welcome! Seeing as you are new to posting here and aren't an Association member I can post pics for you, just send them to my email: ksreddinger68@gmail.com Sounds like an interesting Luft! Kevin.

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[JohnZ]

No, I don't like it.

John

[Wim Vangossum]

Not good IMO. Looks like the fittings are made from a heavy copper alloy. Note the green verdigris.


Regards, Wim

[Serge M.]

Well known fake. Sorry.

[aerohead]

Green Verdigris ? ? ? ??

Not good IMO. Looks like the fittings are made from a heavy copper alloy. Note the green verdigris.


Regards, Wim

Okay, the cloth I put around it is green felt. And the green you see around the wire wrap is from that. Blows off easily and is not corroded copper. NOT. You need to hold this piece to believe it. Maybe I'm wrong but not about the green felt fuzz on the wire.. Anyone do better than that????

[WW2-Collector]

Run-Run fast not a chance

[Serge M.]

Got your PM. OK....
Your dagger blade shows a general Stab etch on the reverse. All these I have seen were IMO, found on these fake blades.

The etch on your example is known for it's bad quality. Note your swastika's lower leg blends into the border outline. Then the eagle itself, is the most obvious, with that Jimmy Durante schnoz, it resembles more a vulture than a eagle. Here's what a eagle on a Luftwaffe blade should look like.
There are No Jimmy Durante buzzard blade etch varients that are pre 1945.




Also, do a search on this model with that maker and you will see other comparisons.

If it was sold to you as 'authentic', I would return that sled for refund.

-wagner-

[Schlange]

Dagger pommel, grip, ferrule, crossguard and scabbard are Luftwaffe repro "Spain" Paul Weyersberg.
Blade is orginal, but as stated above - with fake etch motifs.

Clemen & Jung was never used such etched blades for Luftwaffe daggers.


Schlange

http://www.mojalbum.com/schlange88/albumi

[aerohead]

Luftwaffe Dagger

Got your PM. OK....
Your dagger blade shows a general Stab etch on the reverse. All these I have seen were IMO, found on these fake blades.

The etch on your example is known for it's bad quality. Note your swastika's lower leg blends into the border outline. Then the eagle itself, is the most obvious, with that Jimmy Durante schnoz, it resembles more a vulture than a eagle. Here's what a eagle on a Luftwaffe blade should look like.
There are No Jimmy Durante buzzard blade etch varients that are pre 1945.




Also, do a search on this model with that maker and you will see other comparisons.

If it was sold to you as 'authentic', I would return that sled for refund.

-wagner-

I took the handle off last night. The end under the handle shows N O sign of being more than a few years old. That sealed it for me. Thanks for all your input. I almost traveled 700+ miles to Louisville with this "sled" which would have added another 500 to the 750 I already invested in this "hidden treasure." Guess I'd better stick to something I know. I REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR IMPUT. Ya'll have fun in Louisville. Bless You All.