Spitzer C. Gustav, Solingen

Spitzer C. Gustav, Solingen

C. Gustav Spitzer: A Rare Manufacturer from Solingen

The C. Gustav Spitzer KG, Stahlwarenfabrik, was founded in 1863 in Solingen. The company specialized in steel goods production and expanded during the Nazi era to edged weapons, particularly SA service daggers. In 1935, it received the RZM codes M7/80 and 1197/##/SS, assigned for the production of political daggers. The location in Solingen underscores the region's tradition as a center for blade production in Germany.

The firm produced approximately 9,000 SA service daggers (Sturmabteilung), rated with a rarity of 3/5 as moderately rare. These daggers bear the motto "Alles für Deutschland" and typically feature nickel-silver fittings. Other products include general steel goods.

The logo of C. Gustav Spitzer consists of a circular emblem with the text "C. GUSTAV SPITZER" along the upper arc and "SOLINGEN" at the bottom. In the center is a rampant lion facing left. The logo is in dark gray on a transparent background, symbolizing strength and tradition, typically etched on blades.

Today, the products of C. Gustav Spitzer are coveted collectibles that embody the historical development of the Solingen manufacturer history in the 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.