SS Officer degen

**Frogprince** · 06-26-2020, 01:00 AM

by Anderson

Yes, good point from Ger, just more evidence of post war meddling. There is a suggestion from the photo I posted that someone has recently tried to disguise the cuts with filler. If so, and it's not a "trick of the light" tell me why would they do that?

This photo below was posted some time ago on another thread, but worth re-posting as it is from a 1938 publication and confirms what Ger has pointed out with regard orientation of the rune disc. ]

Why??? For the same reason that they soldered on a replacement mouthpiece. To trick somebody into purchasing a "humped up" supposedly "SS" sword. Best Regards, Fred

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 06-26-2020 01:00 AM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**Anderson** · 06-26-2020, 05:40 AM

Yes, of course Fred, my question was ironic. The question that needs answering is why an experienced dealer of some standing would not recognize the obvious evidence of tampering? Members can draw their own conclusions.

**gerrit** · 07-01-2020, 12:33 PM

by Anderson

Yes, of course Fred, my question was ironic. The question that needs answering is why an experienced dealer of some standing would not recognize the obvious evidence of tampering? Members can draw their own conclusions.

Well you never know in who,s workshop it had this upgrade

Ger

**Stevade** · 11-22-2021, 11:34 PM

I also made an enquiry about this particular Degen with regards the Lower Scabbard Fitting… as these appear to be held on by a heat process and not screws it looked as though there was splits on either side, when I asked about this my e-mail was totally ignored…. Oh! .. and these splits wasn’t mentioned in the original TW listing.

**Rich Moran** · 11-23-2021, 04:10 AM

Here is a link to a dealer that has a few SS Officer Degens available. While his images are not the best, better images can be requested. The Degens look original and might be worth your consideration of purchase. I've bought from Brian Maederer before without any issues.

Swords – Page 4 – Military Collectibles, Inc.

**vibmon** · 11-24-2021, 03:59 AM

And another from Wittman, named.. with a nice portapee:

Wittmann Antique Militaria #46075 Early SS Officer's Degen with Portepee, Initialed Pommel, and Serial Number on Blade

**Larry C** · 11-24-2021, 04:45 AM

Hi Vibmon...please if you may....the community prefers to have photos and not links.

Also could you explain why there may be some correlation between these 2 sword types.
Photos first please.

Best Larry

**vibmon** · 11-25-2021, 01:59 PM

Stevade appears to be looking for an SS officer degen so I posted a link for one I saw last week...just like Rich did before me. Looking just now it's been sold; these are getting pretty pricy but I liked this one. Here are some pics for the record: