Quiet all of sudden.
But, perhaps not surprising as few people, myself included, can guess what it is. The 'almost focused' pictures are frustrating and what can be seen poses questions:
- Why such a small swaz?
- How could the swaz be rusted but the scabbard not touched?
- That scabbard looks familiar but perhaps painted
- Is that a larger NSKK emblem super-glued to a crossguard? Or something else?
- Why the blank reverse pommel?
Then, John Pepera post a very positive endorsement, but does not follow through with proof
Prototypes are hand-made, but they are well finished with complete details. Sometimes better than the actual production models. This is because they are made to impress the leaders who will sign the order. The NSKK may not have been the SS, but that dagger would not have been very impressive to the leaders.
