The company Reich Erhardt, Stahlwarenfabrik, was established in Schweina, Thuringia, although its exact founding year remains unknown. Initially specializing in the manufacture of standard steel goods, the firm expanded its operations during the Third Reich era to include contract production of edged weapons, specifically focusing on SA service daggers (Sturmabteilung). Its geographical location in Schweina distinguishes it as one of the few documented manufacturers operating in Thuringia to produce SA political daggers.
In 1935, the company was officially assigned the RZM code M7/115 for the manufacturing of NSDAP organization daggers. Reich Erhardt produced an estimated total of only 1,000 SA service daggers. This extremely limited production run grants these pieces an exceptional rarity rating of 4.5/5 (highly rare), making them immensely coveted by advanced military antiques collectors. These daggers feature high-quality solid nickel-silver fittings and bear the iconic etched blade motto "Alles für Deutschland".
Detailed graphic documentation or historical records concerning the specific logo or maker marks utilized by Reich Erhardt have not been preserved. Nevertheless, their surviving products represent a highly significant, scarce chapter of the Thuringian blade industry, making them perfect reference examples for any comprehensive blank weapons encyclopedia.
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