UBB.threads Forums Thread Like Summary - New SS Dagger Book

I thought it proper to note that a new SS dagger reference book was just published and while short, it focuses on SS prototype daggers and includes pictures of these pieces, which have never before been published. If this post is inappropriate promotion I apologize and please remove!


Here is the link: https://www.ermilitaria.com/product-page/the-first-of-the-best-early-and-prototype-ss-daggers

Really some great information!

WK

Larry, Herman, and others ...

No point in saying something is "fake" or "righteous" or "real" without looking at the details - ALL the details and then figuring out what it is. So, What do you see ? There are lots of pictures on WA at:

https://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/fo...rum/968584-rare-ss-pack-prototype-dagger

Post pictures to make a point if you want. With a little effort, we can figure out what it is or isn't.

Dave

There was much discussion on WA about the rusting of the blade and the technicalities of rust and pin holes. I saw a grey blade, but that is not unexpected in a dagger of this age.

The key question here: "Is this a prototype blade or a later production blade ?" cannot be answered without seeing the tang. The prototype and later SA tangs are much different. Hopefully the owner will show us someday.