The Service Daggers of the S.A. and the N.S.K.K. book is nothing but all about quality
336 pages, over 500 colour and b&w photographs.This is the ultimate reference to the SA and the NSKK service daggers that appears today on the collectors’ market, from the most common late RZM dagger to the ultra rare Feldherrnhalle dagger with particular reference to gift and presentation items, and from the tang nut to the technically advanced hanger prototypes that have never gone into production.
Collectors, dealers and auctioneers from almost all over the world have collaborated to compile this unique collection of photographs of most representative daggers as well as exceptionally rare daggers, like SA and NSKK High Leaders’ daggers, Feldherrnhalle daggers and luxurious personalised presentation daggers worn by well known Third Reich personalities.
The book is lavishly illustrated with photo close-ups that assist collectors in identification of ageing characteristics. The phenomenon of internet auctions, replicas, forgeries, and prices are also covered.
This book is here to meet the needs of every Third Reich edged weapons collector, beginner or advanced.
the best investment a new commer within III Reich daggers collection world could do, A must have
If you begin your adventure with III Reich daggers :- How many times seeing a nice looking dagger at the militaria show or the Internet, you wanted to buy it, but you were unsure whether it was original or a parts dagger etc.?
- Did you experience this kind of disappointment when it turned out that your recently purchased (for your hard earned money) dagger turned out to be a "kit of original parts" or even worse - a fake?
- Having this book in hand and with the knowledge it provides in your mind, you will be protected against the fakers and you will be protected against the dishonest sellers. Simply saying, it will save your money.
- This book will teach you how to recognise the correct configuration of every dagger
- After reading about production methods, construction details and the ways of distribution you will know, what to look for and how to check the authenticity of every single part and the entire dagger.
original, never published before, high-quality pictures of dozens of daggers, rare specimens and unique personalised examples full of great eye candies
Even the best collectors like to have a good reference at hand, so if you are an advanced one, yu will need this book as well.- You will find here the original, never published before photos of daggers presentation to the SA unit from Thuringia.
- You will find here the original documents from the Reich's Patent Office in Berlin, concerning daggers and hangers, recently discovered by the author.
- Thanks to high-quality pictures of dozens of daggers, you will have the opportunity to compare the items from your own collection with those from other advanced collectors' display.
- You will find interesting pictures of unique presentation daggers and personalised examples.
- You will also find rare specimens like Feldherrnhalle daggers or High Leaders daggers with Damascus blades that most of us, collectors, can only dream about (and the price is not the only problem).
- Even if no information is new to you, the book is full of great eye candies you can enjoy without limits:)
loaded with exclusive content, well organised in detailed chapter, this book is a mine of informations and photos the perfect study book
Browse chapter by chapter for the contents of this wonderful book which will not only help you to increase your knowledge on the Third Reich edged weapons but also will be an invaluable asset in your quest for new dagger for your collection. Definitely the best companion for any serious collector.- Chapter 1 - Note from the publisher
- Chapter 2 - Preface
- Chapter 3 - Contents
- Chapter 4 - SA History
- Chapter 5 - Introduction to different types of daggers
- Chapter 6 - Service daggers presentation
- Chapter 7 - Grips
- Chapter 8 - Hangers
- Chapter 9 - Unit numbers
- Chapter 10 - Territorial groups
- Chapter 11 - Dagger bags
- Chapter 12 - Crossguards
- Chapter 13 - Blade and motto
- Chapter 14 - Scabbard
- Chapter 15 - Forge markings
- Chapter 16 - Suhl step
- Chapter 17 - Daggers of the early production period
- Chapter 18 - Daggers of the middle production period
- Chapter 19 - Daggers of the late production period
- Chapter 20 - Honour dagger (Röhm dagger)
- Chapter 21 - "Feldherrnhalle" dagger
- Chapter 22 - Gift and presentation daggers
- Chapter 23 - Marine SA
- Chapter 24 - NSKK daggers
- Chapter 25 - List of manufacturers
- Chapter 26 - Early trademarks
- Chapter 27 - Double trademarks
- Chapter 28 - RZM markings
- Chapter 29 - Keynote by Sven Georgi
- Chapter 30 - Bibliography
- Chapter 31 - Acknowledgements