Neidhardt & Schmidt, Brotterode

Neidhardt & Schmidt, Brotterode

Neidhardt & Schmidt: A Rare Manufacturer from Brotterode, Thuringia

The Neidhardt & Schmidt, Stahlwarenfabrik, was based in Brotterode, Thuringia, and a manufacturer of steel goods and edged weapons. The exact founding year is unknown, but the company produced early SA service daggers during the Nazi era. It did not receive an RZM code, limiting production to the early phase of NSDAP equipment. The location in Brotterode makes it one of the manufacturers in Thuringia that produced SA daggers.

The firm specialized in SA service daggers (Sturmabteilung), produced in an estimated quantity of about 4,000 pieces. These daggers are rated with a rarity of 3/5 as moderately rare and appreciated by collectors, featuring the motto "Alles für Deutschland" and nickel-silver fittings. Other products include general steel goods.

The logo or trademark of Neidhardt & Schmidt is not detailed documented.

Today, the products of Neidhardt & Schmidt are coveted collectibles that embody the historical development of the Thuringian edged weapons industry. The limited production and focus on early Nazi weapons make them an important example of the Nazi era, ideal for an encyclopedia on blank weapons manufacturers. We are interested in purchasing products from this manufacturer.