Oschmann Karl & Co., Brotterode
RZM Number
RZM M7/108
Maker
Oschmann Karl & Co.
Place
Brotterode, Thuringia
Oschmann Karl & Co., Brotterode
Karl Oschmann & Co.: A Rare Manufacturer from Brotterode
The Karl Oschmann & Co., 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 SA service daggers during the Nazi era. In 1935, it received the RZM code M7/108, assigned for the production of political daggers. The location in Brotterode makes it one of the manufacturers in Thuringia that produced SA daggers.
The firm specialized in SA service daggers (Sturmabteilung), rated with a rarity of 5/5 as extremely rare. These daggers bear the motto "Alles für Deutschland" and typically feature nickel-silver fittings. Other products include general steel goods.
The logo or trademark of Karl Oschmann & Co. is not detailed documented.
Today, the products of Karl Oschmann & Co. are coveted collectibles that embody the historical development of the Thuringian edged weapons industry. The limited production and focus on 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.