Robert Herder, Windmühlenmesser, Solingen-Ohligs | RZM M7/55

The Robert Herder Stahlwarenfabrik company began in 1872 by Robert Herder. It registered in Solingen on July 13, 1901. The "Windmühlenmesser" brand name was registered May 25, 1917. In the 1922 advertisement above Herder markets: tableware, bread, meat and vegetable knives, and razor blades. Come 1925-1939, Paul Herder was listed as the sole owner. In 1935, the company was located on Benrather Straße 7 in Solingen. That same year it received its RZM M7/55 license. During the Third Reich era, HJ knives as well as SA/NSKK daggers were being made. Herder celebrated its 100-year anniversary in 1977. In 1998, Robert Herder acquired the "August Merten Witwe" company. In 2000, the headquarters relocated to Ellerstraße 16. The company continues to run a successful business selling all sorts of: knives, sharpeners, cutting boards, cutlery and accessories.

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Early SA Dagger by Robert Herder

Item Number:	SA-30036
Rating:	Exc++/NM

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Early Robert Herder SA Dagger

Item Number:	SA-7264
Rating:	Exc

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Reference:

     Hogle, N. (2021). The Collector’s Guide to Hitler Youth Knives.