RAD Leader Man's Hewer [Coppel Alexander {Alcoso} Solingen]

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Manufacturer [Coppel Alexander {Alcoso} Solingen]

Description

The Alexander Coppel & Co. firm was founded in Solingen in 1821 and was one of the city's oldest manufacturers of edged weapons. The Alcoso trademark was derived from the name Alexander Coppel Solingen. The company produced a wide range of edged weapons, including bayonets, sabers, swords, and daggers, fulfilling both military and government contracts. Several different variations of the company's maker marks can be found on its products.

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