THE HISTORY OF THE SA DAGGER
DAGGER MANUFACTURER MARKINGS
There was a large number of companies manufacturing SA daggers during WWII. Each organization
had its own logo, which was stamped at the base of the blade. In some instances the RZM
number was also stamped there.
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The daggers pictured here illustrate some of the ways in which the markings were placed on the dagger
blade.
Left blade
The far left blade was manufactured by "ABR SCHNITTERT" of Solingen. The blade shows only the stamp of the
maker and nothin else.
Center blade
The center blade is doubled stamped. The top mark is that of "Jacobs and Co" from Solingen. They were the
manufacturers. The bottom stamp is the RZM number M7/118.
Right blade
The blade on the far right bears only the RZM mark. Which is M7/85.
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The original RZM standards institution (National Material Control Office, RZM) was created in 1929. When
stamped on an item, the RZM number was divided in two sections. The first part denoted the type of item being
controlled. For example,
M1 was the RZM code for political medals and orders, M4 for belt buckles, M7 for daggers, M9 for badges, etc.
Thus an SA dagger made by the A Werth company of Solingen might bear the RZM mark and M7/17.
A listing of several RZM codes follows:
| M7/1 | Gebruder Christians,Christianswerk, Solingen |
M7/2 | Emil Voos Waffenbrik, Solingen |
M7/3 | Kuno Ritter, Solingen-Grafrath |
| M7/4 | August Muller KG, Solingen-Merscheid |
M7/5 | Carl Julius Krebs, Solingen |
M7/6 | H&F Lauterjung, Solingen-Widdert |
| M7/7 | Hermann Konejung AG, Solingen |
M7/8 | Eduard Gembruch, Solingen-Grafrath |
M7/9 | Solinger Metallwarenfabrik GmBH, Stoecker & Co |
| M7/10 | J.A. Henckels Zwillingswerk KG, Solingen |
M7/11 | E. Knecht & Co, Solingen |
M7/12 | Carl Robert Kaldenbach, Waffenfabrik Max Weyersberg , Solingen |
| M7/13 | Artur Schuttelhofer & Co, Solingen - Wald |
M7/14 | P. D. Luneschloss , Solingen |
M7/15 | Carl u. Robert Linder , Solingen-Weyer |
| M7/16 | Justus Brenger & Co., Justinuswerk , Solingen-Wald |
M7/17 | A. Werth , Solingen |
M7/18 | Richard Abr. Herder , Solingen |
| M7/19 | Ed. Wusthof, Dreizackwerk , Solingen |
M7/20 | Ernst Mandewirth , Solingen |
M7/21 | Hermann Schneider , Solingen |
| M7/22 | Wilhelm Weltersbach , Solingen |
M7/23 | Carl Halbach , Solingen |
M7/24 | Reinh. Weyersberg , Solingen |
| M7/25 | Wilhelm Wagner , Solingen-Merscheid |
M7/h25 | Jostes & Co. , Solingen |
M7/26 | Jacobs & Co. , Solingen-Grafrath Carl August Meis GmbH, Solingen |
| M7/27 | Puma-Werk Lauterjung & Son , Solingen |
M7/28 | Gustav Felix, Gloriawerk , Solingen |
M7/29 | Klittermann & Moog GmbH , Solingen-Haan Jacobs Jacobs & Co. |
| M7/30 | Gebruder Grafrath , Solingen-Widdert |
M7/31 | August Merten Ww , Solingen-Grafrath |
M7/32 | Robert Muller & Sohn , Solingen-Merscheid |
| M7/33 | F. W. Holler , Solingen |
M7/h33 | P. u. A. Duenzer , Solingen |
M7/34 | C. Rud Jacobs , Solingen-Grafrath |
| M7/35 | Wilhelm Halbach , Solingen |
M7/36 | E. u. F. Horster , Solingen |
M7/37 | Robert Klaas , Solingen-Ohligs |
| M7/38 | Paul Seilheimer , Solingen |
M7/39 | Franz Steinhoff , Solingen-Wald |
M7/40 | Hartkopf & Co. , Solingen |
| M7/41 | Rudolf Schmidt , Solingen |
M7/42 | WKC-Waffenfabrik GmbH [Weyersberg, Kirschbaum] , Solingen-Wald |
M7/43 | Paul Weyersberg & Co. , Solingen |
| M7/44 | F.W. Backhaus GmbH , Solingen-Ohligs |
M7/45 | Karl Bocker , Solingen |
M7/h45 | Ottersbach & Co. , Solingen |
| M7/46 | Emil Gierling , Solingen |
M7/47 | Paul Ebel , Solingen |
M7/48 | Otto Simon , Steinbach |
| M7/49 | Friedrich Herder Abr. Sohn , Solingen |
The manufacturers of SA daggers are so varied that some enthusiasts are dedicated to collect the various types
of manufacturers. The following are additional examples of the blade markings found in other SA daggers.
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This is a dagger manufactured by E.P. & S. The symbol shows a man yielding what appears to be a sword in
a position readyu to strike.
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This is an example of an RZM only marking. The M7 code denotes the fact that this is a dagger RZM. The
number 13 identifies the maker as being "Artur Schuttelhofer & Co, Solingen - Wald".
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Haenel was a well known manufacturer of SA daggers. Their logo was clean and simple, The words "Waffen
Farrahd Fabrik" are placed in the lower section of the logo. With the name "C. G. Haenel Suhl"
placed right above it. The quality of Haenel daggers make them desirable to collectors.
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A table with a partial list of the known SA manufacturers and their logos is provided here. A
full list of manufacturers
is also available in this website.
| Count |
Unique makers |
Company |
Description |
Logo |
Comments |
| 1 |
1 |
Adlerblick |
|
n/a |
n/a |
| 2 |
2 |
Aesculap |
Snake around Staff in oval. Name and city inside doube oval. |
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Tutlingen |
| 3 |
3 |
AMSO Albert Melbus |
"AMSO"in circle |
n/a |
n/a |
| 4 |
4 |
Anvil |
|
n/A |
n/a |
| 5 |
5 |
Arrow |
|
n/a |
n/a |
| 6 |
6 |
Asso |
Crossed hobby horses |
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Another variation ofthis logo exsist but may have never been stamped on SA daggers. - Solingen |
| 7 |
7 |
Solinger Axt und |
Horse head inside double circle. Name and city surrounding. |
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HauerFabrik |
| 8 |
8 |
Backhaus |
Baby riding stork. Name on top. City on bottom. |
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Solingen |
| 9 |
9 |
Rich & S, Balke |
"BR&S"forming a cross, inside circle. name on top. City in bottom. |
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Solingen |
| 10 |
10 |
Fritz Barthelmess |
"Barvaria" in double oval. name on top. City in bottom. |
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Muggendorf |
| 11 |
11 |
Eduard, Becker (Kolumbuskwerk) Solingen |
Baker in star above name |
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Solingen |
| 12 |
12 |
Gebruder, Becker Solingen |
Chef over name |
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Solingen |
| 13 |
13 |
Gebr Bell |
"GB" intertwined inside double oval. |
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Solingen-GR |
| 14 |
14 |
Carl Bender |
TWo pitchers over name |
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Solingen |
| 15 |
15 |
Gebr. Berns |
Otter in oval |
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Solingen |
| 16 |
16 |
C Bertram & Sohn Reinhard Solingen |
Rooster and Hen over inside double oval. Name on top. |
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Solingen |
| 17 |
17 |
August Bickel |
"AB" at the top of a diamond with name and city inside. |
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Steinbech-Hallenberg |
| 18 |
18 |
August Muller KG (Bismarch) Solingen |
Name in box |
n/a |
n/a |
| 19 |
19 |
Karl, Bocker |
Ostrich in oval |
n/a |
n/a |
| 20 |
20 |
Bodenstein |
Name around empty oval |
n/a |
n/a |
| 21 |
21 |
Bohmenachel |
|
n/a |
n/a |
| 22 |
22 |
H, Boker |
Tree over name |
n/a |
n/a |
| 23 |
23 |
E,Bonsmann |
Three anchors on shield |
n/a |
n/a |
| 24 |
24 |
Bontgen & Sabin |
Foot and football |
n/a |
n/a |
| 25 |
25 |
Geb, Born |
"GB"in oval |
n/a |
n/a |
| 26 |
26 |
Bruckmann |
Bridge in oval |
n/a |
n/a |
| 27 |
27 |
Rudolf, Buchel |
"RBS" in 8 pointed star in oval |
n/a |
n/a |
| 28 |
28 |
Bulldog |
Bulldog head only |
n/a |
n/a |
| 29 |
29 |
Ernst, Busch |
Name arched over solingen |
n/a |
n/a |
| 30 |
30 |
Christianswerk |
Fork inside oval |
n/a |
n/a |
See a
complete list of manufacturers
known to exist.
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