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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 …