Hi, My Dad asked me if I can find out something about that Dagger he got from one of his old buddies. The guy didn't know anything about it either. He also got it from someone a few years ago. We have no idea if it was original or just a repro! So I'd appreciate any info on this piece. Also like'd to know the value of it in case if it was original. Thank for advance!
You've got a RAD leader's dagger. The RAD was a work corps similar to our Civil Conservation Corps prior to WWII. Actually the Germans used this as a sort of training program for what they knew would soon be men entering the military....teaching discipline and order. Your dagger belongs in the Miscellaneous Category not this one for the SS. I listed a RAD leader's dagger made by the same maker but with the original hangers and a bit more of the original finish. Check it out there under RAD Leader "German knife"
