I like this dagger, but between grip and crossguards there is a crack. It can be investigation of influence of water or there can be someone has replaced details? I need your opinions. Thanks!

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Looks like a correct RZM dagger where someone varnished the grip.

Dave

In my humble opinion, the grip is not original to the crossguards, both upper and lower. The bottom portion of the grip was originally fitted for a deeper seated set, as well as the upper. The poor fit would indicate the parts are mismatched.

I have looked 4 volume of the reference book " NS DAGGER MAKER TRADEMARKS " and have seen, that A.Wingen made the daggers with double marks only in 1939. And on this dagger 1938 is specified. Designation GAU on crossguard was usual this year on such type of daggers?

I agree with Flugzeug. The grip does not look original to the crossguards.
Very nice looking blade. hard to tell off pictures but scabbard looks like an earlier anodised variety.
Here is a picture of a transitional Wingen that I sold.
Thanks Wendy
www.simplydaggers.co.uk

Well, that reference needs to used with care.

Dave

Dave ,is it just the foto,or does that last pic have the infamous "Sharp" ridge line? Thanks Geoff.

Tex,

I tried to answer, but it did not work - Please post the 1940 photo. Thanks !!

Geoff - yes vey sharp ridge - not uncommon on the late stuff.

Dave

heres a 1940 mark