Maker
Büchel Rudolf (RBS), Solingen
Model
K98
Blade
single-edged
Length
352 mm
Weight
511 g
Hanger
Leather-Frog
Condition
Near Mint
Studentenbund Bayonet with Stag Horn Grips by Rudolf Büchel Solingen
Attractive Studentenbund sidearm with distinctive stag horn grip plates, manufactured by the Solingen maker Rudolf Büchel. Such sidearms were worn by student organizations as representative dress weapons and are characterized by high-quality workmanship and decorative execution.
Grip: Both sides fitted with natural stag horn grip plates, front-riveted. In the center of the obverse grip plate is the NS Student Union emblem, mounted in a movable manner. Solid, nickel-plated hilt fittings with a well-shaped crossguard and rounded pommel. The grip is tight and free of play.
Blade: Polished, single-edged blade in classic sidearm form, reverse marked with the maker’s mark “Rudolf Büchel, Solingen”. The blade shows only light, age-related traces and is overall in very good condition. Blade shoulders and crossguard fit precisely – typical of the quality standards of the Solingen cutlery industry.
Hilt fittings: Nickel-plated crossguard and pommel in clean condition, without notable damage. The sidearm displays the typical form of student representative weapons of the period and represents a historically interesting example of civilian student tradition.
Historical context:
Sidearms of this type were worn during the period of the National Socialist German Students’ Union (NSDStB) as representative dress weapons. They were not intended for military use but primarily served purposes of uniformity and ceremonial appearance at official events.
The Solingen manufacturer Rudolf Büchel was among the producers of civilian edged weapons. Typical characteristics include decorative grip materials such as stag horn, carefully finished hilt fittings, and precisely executed blades.
Today, such pieces are sought-after collector’s items, as they document the connection between Solingen craftsmanship and the organizational history of German student bodies during the 1930s.
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