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WWII GERMAN SS OFFICR"S SWORD REPLICA
The Schutzstaffel, German for "Protective Echelon", abbreviated SS - was a major Nazi organization under Adolf
Hitler and the Nazi Party. The SS grew from a small paramilitary unit to a powerful force that served as the
Führer's "Praetorian Guard," the Nazi Party's "Shield Squadron" and a force that, fielding almost a million men
(both on the front lines and as political police), managed to exert as much political influence in the Third
Reich as the Wehrmacht, Germany's regular armed forces.
The sword featured on this page is a high quality replica produced in Spain, probably in the 1980's.
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This page is a recognition and identification guide for German bayonets. Multiple
detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out specific
points that should be noted.
One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my German bayonet worth?".
A price guide is included here to address this question. The value of the Nazi bayonets is
reviewed over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth
of the police sword in the collector's market is illustrated.
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A silver thread portapee is provided with the sword. The SS runnes are embroidered to one end. The
design is almost identical to the original item.
Many German edge weapons are currently
reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because
the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with
the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this item.
Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of
the collectible.
If you have an interest is seeing other edge weapons of the Third Reich, you can do so by going
to our
WWII German daggers and Swords
identification guide, Where we cover blades from the Heer (Army), Navy (Kriegsmarine), Air Force
(Luftwaffe) and other organizations.
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