SS dagger with member's number - is it real?

[John W. Krueger]

I would sincerely appreciate any opinions as to the authenticity of this SS EM dagger with a stamped number on the cross guard. Also, is there any way to trace the original owner? Thanks. John

[John W. Krueger]

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[John W. Krueger]

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[tranchant]

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hello john
for me no problem GOOD ss dagger!
best regards
patrick

[Schlange]

Dagger scabbard is replaced with later RZM type. (also look leather buffer pad)
Number belongs to SS mann Franz Raapitz.


Schlange

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

[Br. James]

One further bit of info, John: this early piece was issued through the SS Distribution Center in Dresden.

Cheers,

Br. James

[krikke1980]

I'm with Schlange on this.
Later RZM scabbard.
Leather buffer doesn't belong there originally.
Dagger itself is nice though...

[Br. James]

That's right: neither the SA, NSKK or the SS daggers of this design included buffer pads.

Br. James