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Hi gents,
I recently purchased this miniature Kriegsmarine that according to seller is Italian toy. It is 6 inches long and very well made. Can somebody please shade the light on what it is? Is this the Italian toy or German salesman sample?
Thanks,
Alex

I found that exactly the same dagger sold as salesman�s sample:

Miniature Kriegsmarine

Can I assume this is the salesman�s sample?

Anyone?

Although the length is about right, the fitting, swastika, fit, and overall detailing (workmanship) indicate an inexpensive reproduction; similar to "kit" miniatures offered in the 1980s. In my opinion, a cute little piece (too small to be a child's toy), but certainly not a period German made miniature dagger. Sorry, hope you bought it at a reasonable price.

Thanks Andy! I paid $36 for it

A fair price. It would make a nice complimentary piece in a display with a standard navy dagger.

Thanks Andy, totally agree.

The workmanship is terrible an obvious fake, but for the price you can't go far wrong

The fact that it�s made in Italy doesn�t make it fake. It�s more detailed than ANY German made miniatures. Keep in mind that it�s only six inches long, so all pictures posted here are 3X � 8X magnifications.

Alex, I don't know what German miniatures you looked at but the quality of a real German mini is much better than that of your obvious fake. Sorry.