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I ran across an interesting mini in an local antique store. It is listed as a mini of Goering's sword. Has anybody heard of such a thing? I'm sorry, I can post pics because that would require the $500.00 bucks they are asking. It looks period...no scabbard though...
Jim

Sound like a scam to me if they won't even let you take pictures, wonder why . And I never heard of a mini G�ring Sword, Highly unlikely. IMO Also welcome to the forum...

These were around in the 60's and they did not have scabbards then either. There were not many. I did not examine them as we all considered them to be fake. They were of good quality though-and the dealer ( who had one of the worst reputations in the hobby--and still does) was asking a lot for them.

Just by knowing the ego that G�ring had and love of his personal pieces makes me think he wouldn't have appreciated period replicas of his wedding sword. For that reason alone, I would have to say it's a fantasy item.

Back in 1987 when Gailen and I wrote the chapter on miniatures for Skipper Greenwade�s book Me Fecit Solingen, a photograph of a miniature Goring Wedding Sword was included (page 239). I don�t remember now whether the photo was provided by the owner (Mr., Flood) or by a third party, but it was included along with the description as received. In retrospect, its inclusion appears questionable at best, but not to own up to this mistake would be inexcusable. Bottom line, now being older and hopefully wiser, I too, in the absence of further evidence must conclude that the Goring Wedding Sword although a miniature dagger, was doubtfully produced during the Third Reich. Uncertainties have also arisen on miniature SA and SS examples, over which arguments from major dealers persist from both camps (pro and con). Not unlike the legitimacy of the miniature 1935 Railway dagger, one needs ultimately to decide for himself what he�s comfortable with, all rhetoric aside. I continue to see many other varies models purported to be period manufactured miniatures, none of which can be documented. Bottom line, beware, be cautious and be inquisitive; as just because something appears in a book on the internet �doesn�t make it right�. Truth has a strange way of evolving.

Andy

Thank you all for your responses. I may take a trip backout to the antique store and relay the info you just mentioned and see if I can barter him down...I think I would enjoy it...as long as it doesn't kill the pocket book.
Regards,
Jim