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Maker

Robert Klaas

Listed in the RZM register under M7/37.

City: Solingen-Ohligs
Rarity: 5/5 · Very rare
Est. production: 1,000
Founded: 1834
Trademark: Kissing cranes
RZM code: M7/37, M7/1051
SS contract codes: 1051/38 SS, 1051/39 SS, 1051/40 SS
Types: RZM, Transitional

RZM register

Robert Klaas of Solingen-Ohligs is listed in the RZM register of political dagger makers under codes M7/37 and M7/1051. It is also recorded with SS dagger contract codes 1051/38 SS, 1051/39 SS, 1051/40 SS.

Production

Estimated early SA/NSKK production is 1,000 daggers (5/5, very rare, on the rarity scale).

Founded in 1834, Robert Klaas of Solingen is known for its “Kissing Cranes” mark. Its brand names included Blue Ribbon (1904), Commander (1906), Crane Brand (1914), Desada (1916/17), Gilbert Savile (1910), Invites Inspection (1897), Klaas (1904), Kut Ezy and I Must Kut (1907), Primble (1906) and Queen (1904).

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