Unlike other manufacturers alcoso daggers were made with parts that were not interchangeable with other daggers of the same pattern. Related, are there any good texts that cover the solingen makers in general around the 1800s. Youll find new or used products in original ww ii german edged weapons on ebay. The razor is in excellent condition with 1116 square point satin finish hollow ground blade. Were featuring a threepart history of wwii as one book because an article about 10 books. A government official dagger made by alcoso, solingen. It has a nice tight fit, a perfectly pointed tip and a beautifully executed, acid etched. The pommel is the alcoso type with a thin neck and a flared top, while the crossguard is the style first used in about 1937. This is an excellent, original, alcoso, german kriegsmarine officers dagger and scabbard. Some alcoso swords will have combinations of steel and brass. Founded officially in 1934, the rad reichsarbeitsdienst or reich labor service was instituted as a makework program to help alleviate the depression of germany in 1934. Thisis one vintage straight razor alcoso finest quality made in solingen germany around1950s this was a trademark used by alexander coppel ca.
The german dagger was a very popular souvenir for many ww2 veterans who served in the european theater. The grip of this example is a black celluloid over a carved wood base. The company was a major manufacturer of edged weapons and tools from the end of the 19th century up until the wwii period. The citys consistent and strong rivers supplied a endless supply of reliable power, allowing the manufacturers to become early adopters of hydropowered factory tooling such as trip hammers, drop hammers, and grinding machines to achieve a high level of uniformity and quantity as of. Ww2 german k98 alcoso solingen officers dress knife bayonet. Is there any good web based background on alex coppel. The german rad leaders dagger, with 95% silver plated finish to the eagle head mount and cross guard showing good patination. The singleedged blade has been sharpened repeatedly but still has 250 mm just under 10inches of steel to it while the black bakelite panels are intact. Wittmann antique militaria swords, other 3rd reich. Patent prints allow you to have a piece of history in your home, office, man cave, geek. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. This army officers dagger is a textbook alcoso piece, made very special by the deep color of the grip. German wwii officers dagger, alcoso, acs solingen having a 10 double edge blade etched.
Solingen, city, north rhinewestphalia land state, northwestern germany. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Solingen 2 alcoso arch script 3940 acs scales solingen 3 alcoso arch nonscript text acs scales solingen 4 alcoso sideways name with acs 194041 w scales. This is a translation of the towns history, first published in 1969 in german as solingen, geschichte einer stadt. German men and women, to a lesser degree were taught the merits. A wonderful wehrmacht heer officers dagger with matching portepee. I am trying to find a friend i had in solingen, germany, a polish dp camp. Nicely patinated pommel and crossguard does show some wear and some loss to plating and correct alcoso style. Bayonet dagger for officers m1870, paraguay alex coppel alcoso solingen. French or belgian origins are implicit in the use of marque. A personal history of germans ancient and modern reprints by simon winder isbn. The fnj code denotes alcoso manufacturer, that of traditional german blademaker alexander coppel gmbh of solingen. Buy online, view images and see past prices for german wwii alexander coppel bayonet.
German bundeswehr survival knife hirschkrone solingen. The craft of sword making was established there in the middle ages, and. It is located on the northern edge of the region called bergisches land, south of the ruhr area, and, with a 2009 population of 161,366, is after wuppertal the second largest city in the bergisches land. This army dove head sword, which is also stamped on the reverse blade ricasso. The steel based airplane grey scabbard is in near perfect shape. Contrary to popular belief, wwii german daggers were not used as weapons, but simply as an accessory to the uniforms of the german officers and a very fancy accessory at that.
A rad leaders dagger for sale made by alcoso, solingen. Alcoso was the only producer to use a steel base every so often to produce their swords. Stylised eagle head and with simulated mother of pearl grip plates. The blade is mint and is made by alcoso and is marked is marked alexander coppel solingen.
English german glossary of terms used by german cutlers. The guard is of the 3rd type produced by alcoso, the stamp on the blade is late type with longitudinal placement on the blade, company logo with scale image and aws manufacturing mark as well as with alcoso solingen sign. The celluloid is in perfect condition throughout and is wrapped with triple twisted aluminum wire the center being slightly larger proportioned. Alcoso alex coppel solingen along with other manufacturers produced daggers for issue to german kriegsmarine officers.
Nazi army officer dress dagger alcoso solingen ww1. It lies along the wupper river, east of dusseldorf. Shop ebay for great deals on original ww ii german edged weapons. Solingen is a city in north rhinewestphalia, germany. Third reich k98 dress bayonet maker marked alcoso solingen. A model 1937 reichsarbeitsdienst fuhrer haumesser by alcoso alexander coppel of solingen.
In the course of the years the base assortment was extended by clippers as well as in the war time necessarily also shining weapons. This is a mint unissued nskk dagger with the original rzm tag. The particular logo on the blade, in block letters, is alcoso in an arc over the scales surrounded by the initials a c s over solingen. The founder of the company alcoso alexander coppel, solingen war was of jewish descent. It is a member of the regional authority of the rhineland. Descriptive text regarding the condition of items lots are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or. The white celluloid grip has a couple of small cracks in it. The eagle and swastika on the crossguard are welldefined with a nice aged patina to the nickeled finish. In 1929 solingen incorporated the equally old towns of ohligs, wald, grafrath, and hohscheid. This list of the best history books includes bestsellers, pulizter prize winners and editors picks from distinguished historians and biographers. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The serial is 5317 and it has a prominent s for solingen.
Wwii german army dress dagger by alcoso wwii german army model 1935 wehrmacht heer dolch dress dagger. Wittmann antique militaria rad reichsarbeitsdienst section. Affiliated auctions strongly encourages inperson inspection of items by the bidder. A army heer dagger by alexander coppel gmbh alcoso. Kg, stahlwarenfabrik, located in solingen, the legendary german city of blades.
Here we have a nice alcoso 2nd model luftwaffe dagger. This fine dove head saber is the same as is shown in the angolia sword book on page 64, top left. As a result of that the owners during the nazi time were made sell alcoso to a ridiculous price, then after the ii. The german dagger complete with original hangers and small style portepee. Early luftwaffe officer sword m1935 by smf solingen. Google didnt turn up anything, at least as far as i could find. Get the best deals on solingen collectible daggers when you shop the largest. German ww2 dress bayonet and scabbard by alcoso solingen with portopee. The offwhite celluloid gripplates are in perfect condition.
The acid etched arbeit adelt motto and alcoso acs solingen maker mark are both dark, crisp and beautifully executed. Manufactured by alexander coppell of solingen germany. Nazi luftwaffe officer dagger alcoso solingen feb 16, 20. Contrary to popular belief, wwii german daggers were not used as weapons, but simply as an accessory to the uniforms of the german officers and a very fancy. Coppel alexander alcoso solingen laststandonzombieisland.
A government officials dagger by alcoso coppel alexander alcoso solingen this alcoso made government officials dagger is in excellent overall condition. It was similar to the wpa and other programs initiated by president roosevelt in this country. Alcoso, solingen trade mark running parallel with cutting edge. Call the gallery directly with inquiries 8506565486. The sailor ladybird books military honors, military insignia, military. Wehrmacht officers dagger, manufactured by alcoso in about 19401942. A history of daggers, sabers, and scimitars from ancient times to the modern day richard francis burton on. Wittmann antique militaria rad reichsarbeitsdienst.
Oct 01, 2017 a wonderful wehrmacht heer officers dagger with matching portepee. My information is that this is a luftwaffe nco dress bayonet. This pictured machete have also full 100% provience from norway on the west coast where the germans served du. Finally this nm condition early type of an orginal luftwaffe machete lands into my collection. The dagger is fitted with silver plated hilt fittings which are zinc made. It features the alcoso scales acidetched makers logo on the blade for this wellknown solingen dagger maker. It was reborn postwar as a manufacturer of pet accessories. Check this one out, not everyday do you find such a nice example of a world war ii german bayonet. Solingen is one of germanys older founded 1174 and better known cities known worldwide for centuries for its knives and other cutlery, swords, and fine steel. Alcoso was founded in 1821 and dealt in the beginnings with the production of scissors, penknives etc.
Unfollow wwii solingen knife to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Solingen 5 alcoso sideways name aws post 1941 scales. Makers mark alcoso acs solingen with scales alexander coppel, solingen, black painted steel scabbard, brown leather frog. A army heer dagger by alexander coppel gmbh alcoso, solingen. A army heer dagger by alexander coppel gmbh alcoso, solingen measuring 402 mm, with the scabbard on, this dagger features a 260 mm nickelplated steel blade, magnetic, with unsharpened edges, remaining bright and crisp, and having an extremely sharp tip. Mars alcoso about us for dog and horse purchase online. Broad and flat with a lenticular crosssection throughout, this sword is definitely a cutoriented weapon, though its pronounced taper allows for reasonably quick transitions to thrusts and back when desired. Wittmann antique militaria army heer officers daggers. Wwii german luftwaffe 1st model this is a dagger manufactured by the eickhorn company. For the german officers who wore them, they were a symbol of status, rank and power.
Get the best deals on solingen collectible daggers when you shop the largest online selection at. Related, are there any good texts that cover the solingen makers in general around the 1800s through world wars. Alex coppel, solingen at the moment i only have one piece from that company, and im just looking for a bit of background and history of the company itself for curiousitys sake. The guard is of the 3rd type produced by alcoso, the stamp on the blade is late type with longitudinal placement on the blade, company logo with scale image and aws manufacturing mark as. Unfollow solingen sword to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The celluloid is in perfect condition throughout and is wrapped with triple twisted aluminum wire the center. Ww2 german k98 alcoso solingen officers dress knife. Horster, solingen in double oval with stylized sword and company letters tm.
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