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Original pre- to early-war German personal grooming set consisting of a Birko Best razor (Solingen-Wald) with its original box and three unopened packs of period razor blades — Klingelschmied, Nivea, and Royal Solingen. Each brand represents authentic German manufacture from the 1930s–1940s, a period when Solingen was Europe’s centre for precision steelwork. All items remain unused, preserving their historical and aesthetic integrity.
Personal hygiene items such as this razor set were a common part of German soldiers’ field or barracks kits during the late 1930s and wartime period. Manufactured in Solingen, known as the “City of Blades,” these razors and blades combined quality craftsmanship with functional design, catering to both military and civilian markets. Brands like Nivea and Royal Solingen were prominent during the interwar and wartime years, while Birko Best and Klingelschmied reflected the excellence of Solingen’s magnet steel production.
Sets like this exemplify the daily life of Wehrmacht personnel — beyond weapons and uniforms, they show the importance of maintaining discipline, hygiene, and presentation within the ranks.
All components are unused and well-preserved. The razor retains its original wax paper wrapping, while the boxes exhibit only minor shelf wear consistent with age. Labels and text remain legible, and no rust or deterioration is present.
ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED ORIGINAL PERIOD PIECES.
Did a lot of comparing before buying and ended up here. Item turned up exactly as pictured, which honestly is all I ask for these days. Packaging was solid too. Would buy again.
You can tell this is someone who actually handles and studies the pieces. I respect that.
Not my first militaria purchase, but probably the first time I didn’t feel like I had to “decode” the listing. Straightforward, clear photos, realistic condition notes. That alone earns trust.
What I liked most was the way the history was presented. Factual and clearly written for collectors instead of glorifying anything. That matters to me.
Bought one piece initially just to test the waters. Ended up placing another order a week later. That should say enough.
Everything arrived on time and matched the listing. No drama, no excuses, no surprises. That’s increasingly uncommon with online militaria.
First time ordering from overseas and I was a bit hesitant. Communication was great, shipping was fast and the item arrived in the condition shown. Very good!
I collect mainly German pieces and I was pleasantly surprised by how accurate the description was. Nothing overstated, nothing hidden. Kind of rare now. Very happy with the purchase.
I don’t usually leave reviews, but this one felt deserved. Honest listing, fair price, no nonsense. The piece now sits proudly in my collection. Thanks Mr. Taylor
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