Hi All,
I normally collect Third Reich period Daggers and bayonets but came across this at a flea market for a fairly cheap price I have thought about collecting some Eastern Bloc Daggers for a while now and I think this might be a good starter. I don't really know much at all about them but I believe this is for either Army or Air Force and the only difference would be the colour of the hangers which I don't have but want to find some for it if it's a good piece that is? I am aware that these were produced after the fall of the DDR for the tourist market and not sure if this is a DDR period piece or a later re run? It is in nice condition and the only problem it has is a small area of the chrome plate has lifted away from the ball on the scabbard end fitting. Any information I can get about this dagger would be greatly appreciated and also can anyone recommend reading material reference etc. for East Bloc Daggers, Lastly are there any UK dealers for this market I can't find any here but plenty in the USA.
Thanks, Andy.

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