Peter Daniel Krebs, Solingen | RZM M7/92
The Peter Daniel Krebs, Blank Waffenfabrik, company began in 1860 and registered in Solingen on February 10, 1899. When Daniel Krebs passed, the business transferred to his wife Elisabeth, and his son August continued as acting manager. August Krebs registered the "Crayfish in Shield" trademark on February 14, 1867. Krebs also registered a "Pig's carcass hanging from a hook" trademark in 1899, intended for their butcher knives. Come 1900, the business transferred to Otto Krebs, who transferred it to his son Otto Krebs in 1928. During the Third Reich, Krebs manufactured early era SA daggers, Luftwaffe and Army daggers, along with Police and SS Officer degans. Krebs also made some Damascus blades. By 1939, Werner Krebs was listed as the owner while the business was located on Gasstrasse 44. Krebs received its RZM M7/92 code sometime around 1939. In 1940, Krebs proposed a new SS dagger design, though it was never adopted. The business dissolved on March 28, 1954, while located on Beethoven Strasse 66.
| Maker | Peter Daniel Krebs |
| Location | Solingen |
| RZM Number | RZM M7/92 |
| Trademark | Crayfish in Shield |
| Founded | 1860 |
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