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Maker

Robert Herder

Listed in the RZM register under M7/55.

City: Solingen-Ohligs
Rarity: 4/5 · Rare
Est. production: 2,000
Founded: 1872
Trademark: Windmühlenmesser (windmill)
RZM code: M7/55
In the book: Pages 110
SA Group stamps: He, Wm, Nrh
Types: Early

Robert Herder Stahlwarenfabrik was founded in 1872 by Robert Herder and registered in Solingen on 13 July 1901, making good-quality cutlery, bread, slaughter and paring knives, scissors, pocket knives and straight razors. The brand name “Windmühlenmesser” was registered on 25 May 1917, and from 1925 to 1939 his son Paul Herder was sole owner.

Daggers of the SA-NSKK 1933–1942

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