WW2 RAD Dagger possible fake?

[carlarganda]

hello guys, i came across a RAD dagger locally on ebay, and thoguh it is hard to tell if it is real or fake. Here is the link:

WWII German rad dagger | eBay


Also, any tips for identifying real and fake daggers and swords or a thread about it would be much appreciated. Thank you.


Carl.

[rbminis]

I am no expert but, I would say, save your money. I don't like the details or the markings on the hilt.
Ralph.

[carlarganda]

where they even marked with a RZM mark?

[roger9344]

The eagle appears to be smirking. If anyone buys this dagger the seller will be smirking. If it were really a RAD dagger there should be a RAD emblem on the hilt. I see no evidence of this. I will leave this one alone.

[rbminis]

This one is for sale in the classifieds, it is for an EM but, I would not expect any other marking than this one has. Officer's probably had even less markings.
Personalized RAD Enlisted Man’s Hewer by Carl Eickhorn - Militaria Collectibles buy - sell at War Relics
Ralph.

[carlarganda]

ok thanks guys, looks like i have to cancel my bid.

[gerrit]

Dont just walk, Run from it!
Bad bad Fake, rzm code on the crossguard, LMAO
My Advice:
First look at a few originals, take the " Lakeside Traders" or "Wittmann" sites how they look like.
At least take a site who has a good name, don't use Snyders treasure, hahhahaa
or you might come accross this dagger again
Then post Pics and no links.
This is the dagger your link refers to:

Cheers Ger

[Larry C]

Agreed also..and thank you Gerrit for posting the photos. Regards Larry

[colt45]

it looks worse than this bad fake

[allan]

this seller is down here in Australia, he sells a lot of items but mostly copies from Poland.
regards