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Mike,

Unfortunately, this Zeitler marking on your blade reminds me of the old 1960s markings found on reproduction and parts daggers. Remember the "SOLINGEN 1938" stamp that was longitudinally placed on 2nd Model Luftwaffe daggers in this same manner? I am refering to the ones with the leather scabbards that were made from various bits and pieces, sometimes referred to as "parts" daggers in later years. These things were available for around $12 in gun magazines in the early 1960s.

Here is another Zeitler marking. This one is a die stamp logo on an Austrian M95 bayonet. These logos will also be found on Zeitler swords from WWI and the interwar period.

George