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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
Last edited by Alex_; 07/02/2016 02:46 PM.
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I found that exactly the same dagger sold as salesman’s sample: Miniature Kriegsmarine Can I assume this is the salesman’s sample?
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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.
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Thanks Andy! I paid $36 for it 
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A fair price. It would make a nice complimentary piece in a display with a standard navy dagger.
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Thanks Andy, totally agree.
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The workmanship is terrible an obvious fake, but for the price you can't go far wrong
Regards Sean
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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.
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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.
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