Malsch August & Sohn, Steinbach

Malsch August & Sohn, Steinbach

Malsch Fr. August & Sohn: A Rare Manufacturer from Steinbach

The Malsch Fr. August & Sohn, Stahlwarenfabrik, was based in Steinbach, Thuringia. 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 Steinbach 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 2,000 pieces. These daggers are rated with a rarity of 4.5/5 as highly rare and valued by collectors, featuring the motto "Alles für Deutschland" and nickel-silver fittings. Other products include general steel goods.

The logo or trademark of Malsch Fr. August & Sohn typically consisted of the text "Aug. Malsch Fr. Sohn Steinbach," etched on the blade in a plain font. This simple trademark emphasized the manufacturer's functional orientation and made the products recognizable in the collector's scene.

Today, the products of Malsch Fr. August & Sohn 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.