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I have not yet seen this dagger but will be going to look at it next week. The seller told me that there is a number that goes around the tang nut. The number is 1232.
My first question is, is this a SS officer's SS number that can be identified?
My second question is, has anyone ever seen a ss number engraved on a on a tang nut?
Ed
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Never heard of a number around the tang nut before strange
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Ed, Numbers on 36 pattern daggers are not often seen but they appear from time to time. It might be a 33 dagger in a 36 scabbard. Pictures would be helpful to determine that.
The number 1232 goes to a Werner Thoms, Born 07.05.1899 NSDAP number 91514 SS-Haptsturmfuhrer 20.04.1939
Good luck and hope it turns out to be his dagger, Please try to post pictures for the rest of us to see!
Cheers
Emil
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Thanks much for the information Zozza. The seller tells me that along with the number 1232 there are also the initials "WT" in script type lettering on the tang nut as well. He says the engraving appears period. Have you ever heard of the SS number (and initials) engraved on the tang nut?
I haven't seen the dagger as of yet. I will go look at it next week and post photos before I buy it.
Ed
Last edited by ETF; 04/03/2013 11:24 PM.
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Sounds Interesting,, WT - Werner Thoms? Could be a match And Yes I have seen initials beeing engraved on the nut before.. Ask the seller to email you pics!!! Cant wait a week to see pictures of the dagger Really.. GOOD LUCK! Emil
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He's away on a short vacation until Monday. I'm going to make plans to go and see the dagger next week. I'll take photos and post them before I buy.
Thanks again Emil.
Ed
Last edited by ETF; 04/04/2013 12:08 AM.
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Sounds like a keeper, without seeing photos. Very unusual, but highly desirable, if authentic.
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Thanks for your input Grumpy.
I'll post photos as soon as I get them. Most likely mid-week next week.
Ed
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This sounds interesting i cannot wait
Regards Sean
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