M. Neumann

"M. Neumann, Hoflieferant Berlin" was an elite maker of edged weapons like swords and daggers in Imperial Germany. "Hoflieferant" means they were an official royal supplier to the Prussian court. Max Neumann ran this famous shop from about 1890 to 1911. You will often see his name etched on antique German blades. [1, 2, 3, 4] The term "Hoflieferant" was highly respected. It meant the merchant provided goods directly to the royal family or the military court. It is similar to having an official stamp of approval from the King. [1, 2] M. Neumann was known for making very high-quality presentation swords. These were often special gifts for military officers or royalty. [1, 2, 3, 4] Features of Neumann swords: • The Mark: Usually reads "M. Neumann Hoflieferant Berlin" engraved on the spine or base of the blade. • The Materials: They frequently used premium materials like ray-skin/sharkskin handles, brass, and damascus steel. • The Look: Many featured eagle-head pommels and beautiful floral etchings