NSKOV pole top

[John T]

Mike, I do not think this is a fake, Unless it is a newer fake, the only fakes I have seen of this pattern TO DATE are the pot metal style (this is a nickel plated tombac piece), so if it is a fake something very recent...the fakes that I have seen are casting out of India, John ps just my opinion but you do have to watch them guys from VA jk

[GREG E.]

Reddick Enterprises

Thank you, OFW, for your continued input to this thread.

To be quite honest, I am absolutely astonished that Reddick Enterprises actually offers a reproduction of this item! (I wonder if he sells more than two per year? )

I noted with particular interest that even the repro has the central ridge running the length of the sword...

[John T]

The Reddick piece has the same anomalies as the Indian pieces both the same imho, well executed though but memorex

[oldflagswanted]

NSKOV top "central ridge" sword detail ???

The Reddick piece has the same anomalies as the
Indian pieces both the same imho, well executed
though but memorex

JT:
Wonder what "anomalies" you are referring to?
Could you cite the India made NSKOV top URL
or maybe post a photo showing the India top.
OFW

...I am absolutely astonished that Reddick
Enterprises actually offers a reproduction of
this item! ...I noted with particular interest
that even the repro has the central ridge
running the length of the sword...

GE:
Indeed the Reddick replica NSKOV tops appear
to have the correct "central ridge", as they are
stated as being made from "high quality molds
directly from ...originals ... capturing all ...details..."
OFW
(below) WW2 period NSKOV flag photo with "central ridge" top.
(below-2) WW2 period NSKOV flag photo but top covered with laurel leaves.

[oldflagswanted]

NSKOV sword "central ridge" ...

Period photo showing NSKOV pole tops
with the sword "central ridge" feature.
OFW
(below) ...also showing NSKK Lanzespitzen,
KB-vets, and HJ-bayonets, all nice tops.