The RZM was established in 1934 and was fully operational by 1936. M7 codes were assigned to Edged Weapon makers, M7h codes were assigned to sub-contractors performing specialized …

These RZM and/or special SS RZM codes appear on daggers made starting in 1934. Several combinations of RZM code, special SS RZM code, date, RZM symbol, SS symbol, and …

I've seen lots of different RZM M7 / xxx maker codes over the years. I had no idea how many there actually were. A little research tells me there were 129 makers total!

Below is an original SA dagger from IMCS Militaria in Holland and it gives us 2 examples of RZM codes in use. Up first is the dagger itself. It is engraved the with RZM logo and the code …

During the Third Reich, early era c.1933/34 SA daggers were made, post-1938 SA/NSKK daggers were manufactured with the RZM number M7/91 and SS daggers were made with the RZM …

The M7 in the code stands for daggers, with Carl Malsch-Spitzer being contractor number 91. Shortly after this, the SS started using a separate listing of contractors, and in 1943 the Waffen …

The M7 in the code stands for knives/daggers, contractor 91 stands for firm Carl Malsch-Spitzer. An excellent example of an SA dagger with a near mint blade. Ready to display!

Carl Spitzer, RZM 7/91. Beautiful blade with just some very slight runner wear and light surface scratches to the surface. Lots of original cross grain polish and with a very nice contrast to the …

Due to an increasing number of members, Hitler instructed the SA command in 1928 to establish a Zeugmeisterei in Munich. This office was responsible for the central supply of all kinds of …

The reference code for blades was "M7" (M=material; 7=blade). View the Edge Weapons collection . The following is a list of the the control number matched to the manufacturer.