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Type C Chain
Type C Chain Now that we covered the Type A, B1, and B2’s, the last chain variation that I want to touch on is the Type C’s. This SS M36 chain configuration deviates from all of the other varieties, in many ways. We don’t see these Type C’s all that often, and it’s tough to …
Type B2 Chain
Type B2 Chain Now the Type B2 SS chains, follow pretty much the same characteristics as we see with the B1’s, but with one major difference. The links are now being struck from a ferrous material, and are magnetic STEEL, instead of nickel. Here are some of the other traits that can be seen with …
Type B1 Chain
Type B1 Chain The Type B1 chain configurations are very close in terms of construction, and most likely the reason that collectors for years, never saw any difference apart from the Type A’s. Like the Type A’s, this chain assembly on the Type B1’s is usually matched to a scabbard which is painted with black …
Type A Chain
Type A Chain Himmler approved of a new type of scabbard hanger for the SS dagger, on Aug 25th, 1936. This became known as the M36 Chain Dagger. These new SS daggers with a chain suspension scabbard, have absolutely fascinated collectors of 3rd Reich edged weapons. Up until a few years ago, the terminology for …
The SS Chain Dagger
The SS Chain Dagger In terms of components used within the production time frame, there was never a more complex edged weapon produced during the 3rd Reich, than the Model 1936 SS Chain Dagger. This edged weapon ran the entire gamut and then some, in regards to how it was manufactured. Just look at the …
GPB
GPB Approximately 1972, well known 3rd Reich historian and antique collector Gailen David, purchase a 30 mm Gold Party Badge from a US service veteran living in Maryland. The badge was in decent condition except for the fact that half of the pin was missing (a common occurrence), and also that an attempt to …
Portapees and Knots
Portapees and Knots 3rd Reich Edged Weapon portapees and knots are a neat study by themselves. Many collectors have never stopped to think, ‘what the heck are those strange dingle ball items that hang off the grip assemblies that we see on several 3rd Reich daggers, and what were they for?” Well to answer the …
3rd Reich Railroad Eagle
3rd Reich Railroad Eagle General Info Very much as in the same way that practically all 3rd Reich badges, cloth, uniforms, medals, daggers and etc, have been reproduced post war, we see a variety of copies of the railroad eagle that have hit the collectors market going back several years now. While many of the …
The ! SS Daggers
The ! SS Daggers If you’ve ever read through Witty’s bible on the Exclamation Motto SS Daggers, it’s not only confusing as to which company made which dagger during what time period, but we really have never understood why these special SS daggers were even produced in the 1st place. I’ll try to do my …
Walter Harzer
Walter Harzer SS Panzer Commander, 9th Pz Div “Hohenstaufen”3rd Reich War Hero at ArnhemKnight’s Cross & DKiG RecipientSS StandartenfuhrerWalter Harzer Walter Harzer had a colorful military career which started in 1933, and spanned over the next 12 years of the “Thousand Year Reich” He began his military service with the SS Political Readiness Detachment during …
The M36 Chain Dagger and Chain Configurations
Himmler approved of a new type of scabbard hanger for the SS dagger, on Aug 25th, 1936. This became known as the M36 Chain Dagger. These new SS daggers with a chain suspension scabbard, have absolutely fascinated collectors of 3rd Reich edged weapons. Up until a few years ago, the terminology for the different chain …
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SS Ehredegen
SS Ehredegen What many collectors don’t realize, is that just because you were an officer within the SS, it didn’t by any means qualify you automatically to be able to own, and wear the honor degen. There were very specific requirements laid forth by the Reichsfuhrer H. Himmler, that had to be met, in order …
Type C Chains & SA Gruppe Crossguards
Type C Chains & SA Gruppe Crossguards In the early days of collecting, 3rd Reich enthusiasts were quick to notice that the M36 SS Dagger was found containing 2 different chain varieties. The term Type I & Type II was adopted, and that is the way that it remained for over 50 some years. Since …
Navy Portapees
Kreigsmarine Portapees In early days when a cavalry soldier fought on horseback wielding a sword as his weapon, a portapee laced to the hilt of the weapon was a very important survival device. With the cord of the portapee wrapped around the warrior’s wrist and also the hilt of the edged weapon, if the sword …
The SS Chain Dagger of Ernst Georg Altner
The SS Chain Dagger of Ernst Georg Altner Ernst Georg Altner was born in Waldheim Germany, on December 4, 1901. His paramilitary career within the 3rd Reich began at the age 25, when Altner joined the SA in January of 1925. At this time he was assigned to the 26th SA Sturm, holding the rank …
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