Melcher Artur (ARMESO), Solingen

Melcher Artur (ARMESO), Solingen

Melcher Artur (ARMESO): A Rare Manufacturer from Solingen

The Melcher Artur (ARMESO), Stahlwarenfabrik, was based in Solingen-Merscheid and a manufacturer of cutlery 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 Solingen-Merscheid underscores the region's tradition as a center for blade production in Germany.

The firm specialized in SA service daggers (Sturmabteilung), produced in an estimated quantity of about 1,000 pieces. These daggers are rated with a rarity of 5/5 as extremely rare and highly valued by collectors, featuring the motto "Alles für Deutschland" and nickel-silver fittings. Other products include general steel goods.

The logo or trademark of Melcher Artur (ARMESO) typically consisted of the text "Melcher Artur Solingen-Merscheid," 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 Melcher Artur (ARMESO) are coveted collectibles that embody the historical development of the Solingen manufacturer history in the 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 Solingen manufacturers. We are interested in purchasing products from this manufacturer.