Originally Posted By: AndyB
Since 1941 is possible that Waffen SS got the equipment directly from army storages same as from commerzial contracts too, but the WaA proof was accepted as enough quality for W-SS so they neednt any additional markings. Other point are the TKV or A-SS where the bayonets were obtained continuosly by only commerzial contracts. There could be special serial strings like typical on a police bayonets or others.
It is estimated that Wehrmacht ordered in 1934-45 14.5 Million bayonets, all of them are WaA proofed.


Andy,

You state that the WA was accepted as enough quality for the SS and that they would need no other markings. I would agree with you as far as quality is concerned. However, what we are talking about mostly is property stamps. Property stamp has nothing to do with quality.

Richard K