Wingen Anton Junior, Solingen

Wingen Anton Junior, Solingen

Anton Junior Wingen (OTHELLO): A Manufacturer from Solingen

The Anton Junior Wingen (OTHELLO), Stahlwarenfabrik, was founded in 1888 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 code M7/51, 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 17,000 SA service daggers (Sturmabteilung), rated with a rarity of 2/5 as relatively common. These daggers bear the motto "Alles für Deutschland" and typically feature nickel-silver fittings. Other products include general steel goods.

The logo of Anton Junior Wingen features a stylized silhouette of a knight or warrior figure standing, holding a sword or staff, with "A.W.JR" above and "SOLINGEN" arched below. The logo is in dark gray on a transparent background, symbolizing chivalry and tradition, typically etched on blades.

Today, the products of Anton Junior Wingen (OTHELLO) are coveted collectibles that embody the historical development of the Solingen manufacturer history in the edged weapons industry. The company represents the transition to military weapons during the Nazi era, making it an important chapter in the encyclopedia of Solingen manufacturers. We are interested in purchasing products from this manufacturer.