SS Dager 121/34 Fake?

[Twan]

Gentlemen may I ask for you opinion about this SS dagger RZM 121/34. I had a look at the other thread, but I could not made up my mind. I don’t like the grip especially around the eagle. Next to this I saw variations in the maker marks towards the grip or away from the grip? Could you help me?

[Dave H]

Your instincts are correct:

- The grip is a redone or reconstructed effort and I don't like the area around the eagle either. Or the eagle or rune button themselves.

- The lower guard is a much later zinc injection molded plated example with the plating flaking off. The upper guard appears OK

- The scabbard appears to have early screws at the top and steel dome head screws at the bottom and it looks like different colored upper and lower fittings

- The throatpiece is not fully seated on the upper scabbard fitting from what I can see.

The blade photos are not close enough to tell much.

Dave

[Hill]

+1

The dagger is a repro. The 121/34 logo should be facing the other way. All of the other parts are post-war as well.

Hill

[Stevade]

Excellent Spot Hill with regards to the Blade

[Stevade]

For comparison…

Black and White pictures from Ref Book, the other picture is my own Dagger.

[gerrit]

i wished all repro's were this bad
Easy one here to spot!

Ger