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Just wondering if anyone has come across a light proof mark stamping (as on a Type II chain) on the rear of a plated Type I chain? S. BTW, I have done an extensive search on this forum as well as having a good look through Tom Wittmans book on this subject.
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You should post a picture so we can see exactly what you are talking about. I have seen them stamped a little lighter than the one (type 1) I currently have. They were totally authentic also. I wouldn't be too worried about it, if I was you.
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To date, I have never seen the hand stamped variety of the 'SS Kulturzeichen' on a "Type I" chain link. Here is an earlier thread on the different types of chain links and markings. FP Chain Link Types
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Thanks Fred, that was a great thread to review! Mark
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Photo of shallower kulturzeichen on Type I chain.
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Wow, that is lighter than I have seen on a type 1 chain. I have seen them not quite as deep as my current one, but that looks like ones I have seen only on the type 2s. Maybe it is just the picture playing with my eyes. I'll be interested to see what the other guys think about this one.
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It�s not just the depth. It�s the width of the border and the �SS�. And the placement of the intertwined �SS� itself. IMHO a completely different die set or stamp was used to stamp the chain link. Also, the dagger seems to have nickel silver crossguards (?). Not enough information yet to proceed - but I think that it�s fair to say that it bears further investigation to try and understand why this example is different from what is normally expected. FP
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Just to confirm a few more details of the dagger. It is a maker marked Klass dagger with an attributable serial number which has been married up to a chained scabbard (the SS chap who owned the dagger appears in the Officers List in 1938). The dagger does have nickel cross guards and the scabbard has plated fitting as a Type I. I hope to add a few more photos later. S.
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I tried to get up a picture for reference but my P.O.S. digital camera does not seem to like very close-up shots. Type 1 chain, all plated fittings, anodized scabbard, classic deep stamp in chain. Sorry for the lousy pic!
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Just to throw in the mix. Pic of the type "X" stamping.
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I must admit that by the lack of comment on this subject of the lighter struck Kulturzeichen on a Type I chain is leaving me very mystified. I ask again as anyone else (thanks Fred and Vic!) come across this before, and, as anyone else got any comments on it?!! Thanks. S.
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It seems that the center scabbard mount also has a single screw on a anodized scabbard. That is not the first time I've seen that.
Another interesting variation.
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