Barthelemes Fritz (BAVARIA)

Barthelemes Fritz (BAVARIA)

Fritz Barthelemes (BAVARIA): A Rare Manufacturer from Muggendorf, Bavaria

The Fritz Barthelemes (BAVARIA), Stahlwarenfabrik, was founded in Muggendorf, Bavaria. The exact founding year is unknown, but the company was active in the early 1930s. It specialized in steel goods production and expanded during the Nazi era to edged weapons, particularly early SA service daggers. The location in Muggendorf makes it one of the few manufacturers in Bavaria that produced SA daggers. It did not receive an RZM code, limiting production to the early phase of NSDAP equipment.

The firm produced approximately 5,000 to 7,000 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, often with the group stamping “Fr” (Franken). Other products include general steel goods.

The logo of Fritz Barthelemes is a circular emblem in dark gray on a transparent background. The text "FRITZ BARTHELMES" is arched at the top, "BAVARIA" in a central oval, and "MUGGENDORF" at the bottom, flanked by stars. This design symbolizes tradition and quality and was typically etched on blades.

Today, the products of Fritz Barthelemes are coveted collectibles that embody the historical development of the Bavarian 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.