WW2 GERMAN NPEA student dagger KARL BURGSMULLER

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Brian, we have a forum member, Ron Weinand, who I would regard as an expert on these blades. He has written a book about them. I would contact him via his website:

Weinand Militaria

Cheers, Ade.

[blackheart0866]

Thank you, and as all ways much appreciate the info.

Brian

[David North]

Brian

Perhaps I can rattle off one last parting shot, as you are probably wondering why someone like myself who collects belt buckles, is dipping his toe into the discussion about the NPEA dagger.

I actually still have a small collection of daggers and to include an NPEA, however this dagger was painful to find. Although I never lost any money, I originally and many years back, bought an NPEA from a reputable dealer as original. All complete and with a splendid set of school markings. A fake and actually, it was a very clever hybrid made up from pre 1945 and post 1945 dagger parts.

In my opinion, a truly remarkable fake.

This dagger is not madly popular and actually, I think that the valuation given by my fellow members is an "under estimate" in todays market.

If you intend to purchase one of these daggers, all I would suggest is that you undertake some intensive homework. Ade has given you a great contact in the guise of Ron Weinand and Ron's publication on the subject of NPEA daggers, albeit now a little dated, is still a must for anyone intending to buy the dagger.

I hope that your NPEA dagger proves to be 100% correct.

Please keep us all updated Brian.

Regards,

David

[blackheart0866]

Yes, i just got off the phone with Ron, and advised to look for certain makers marks, and stampings that should be on it, if its original.

Waiting for pics from the seller.

thanks, much appreciated for the intell.

Thanks
Brian

[lightyone]

Verry good piece of advice david!
I have found a website with a lot of extra info regarding these daggers.

Also verry detailed info regarding the locations of these schools.
Dienstdolch - Infos von Sammlern für Sammler - NPEA ( NAPOLA )

greetings
Eddy

[blackheart0866]

Hey Eddy, thank god i'm still up on my German, or i would be very confused , as it seems that site is in all Deutsch.

[lightyone]

I know its verry hard to understand if you do not speak or read german, but there are some great google apps to translate these sites.
A lot of info on this site! regarding sa or ss daggers. Verry detailed!

[blackheart0866]

Ich stimme zu, aber haben sie auch die Google-Link, den sie nicht gesprochen.

[blackheart0866]

I agree, but do you have the Google link you was talking about.

[lightyone]

i see what you mean. not all of the words come out as they should........