Yes.,,, Wotan,, some dealers sell fakes and say it right off. When I asked to take that photo someone from behind the table said the baton etc. are fakes...
There is also a dealer that sells only medal ribbons from all countries, but all are postwar. Another that sells bevo like patch's that are
very good reproductions. So good some other dealers buy them 'under the table' to do some restorations... Another sells wartime spools of thread, snaps, buttons, and rolls of tresse [he's running very low]..
This is at every big and small show in the US.
- * One of the rules of the MAX and SOS are : IF you buy something you discover it is fake/reproduction the dealer must refund the money [not a credit]...
Most of the serious collectors know what they're doing, very friendly and always willing to help,,,, - and many experienced guys help the new collectors just starting out..
There have been authentic FHH daggers at the show , but don't think any at this show [think you have them all!
.... You never know what you'll see as everything is there from Wehrmacht N.O.S. condoms to Hitler , Himmler personal items!
The show is what you make of it.. Me,, my buddies, we had a great time ,and managed to get some great items... See you guys next year