RZM letter codes

[Hummel]

Hello all,

I hope this is the correct area for this question, if not could the moderator please move to the correct forum.
I have been looking for a list of letter codes for RZM items. I know M=metal, L=leather, W=wool, B=cotton... What are the others? I noticed the letter E on a tag for a SA pennant l saw somewhere. What does E stand for? How many codes where there in total?

Thanks,
Hummel

[Friedrich-Berthold]

Here you are....

[Friedrich-Berthold]

This document now exists in digital form, whereas I paid no less than USD 5,000 for it, so have at it.

This is the Handbuch d. RZM, which I sought for four decades.

It can be had with the bat of an eye lash and the drop of the bitcoin and you will be immortal.

The first two years of the Mitteilungsblaetter d. RZM are also digitalized and for sale, as well.

[Hummel]

Thank you sir. That has the info I am looking for!



Hummel

[Friedrich-Berthold]

Here it is, in all its 21st century glory.

Handbuch der RZM plus bonus 1938 RZM material

[Friedrich-Berthold]

This is not my gig, mind you, but why not?

[Adrian]

I don't know if it's any use to you but here are the codes and manufacturers for the 'M' prefixed numbers:

RZM Codes - 'M' numbers

[Larry C]

Hello Hummel...I can give you some information on the "E" prefix..but I am not in front of any of my references at the moment. I will post my findings tomorrow for you. Regards Larry

[Larry C]

Hi Hummel...here is a list of RZM letter prefixes..all of which have sub categories...and within the sub categories..are broken down into producer names and addresses. This would be an overwhelming task to transfer all documentation..but will give you the letters and their translated meaning.

RZM A - Ausrustung / Outfitting
RZM -B Baumwolle / Cotton and fabrics
RZM - D Dienstkleidung / Service clothing
RZM - E Einzelhandel / Retail trade
RZM - G Grosshandel / Wholesale
RZM - H Handelsvertreter / Trade representatives
RZM - K Kleidereinzelhandel / Retail clothing
RZM - L Leder / Leather
RZM - M Metall / Metal
RZM - V Verkaufstellen / Retail outlets...also worked in conjunction with RZM E
RZM - W Wolle / Wool

The Prefix "E" you have inquired about was not used until 1938 when a special listing was published in the RZM directives.
Below a sample of the RZM E sub categories: ( but again the list of addresses is too much to type into these sub categories ) This RZM department was in charge of retail trade

RZM E1 Authorized to sell all NSDAP items
RZM E2 Authorized to sell badges and insignia
RZM E3 Authorized to sell leather and Outfitting items..including Srvice daggers and HJ knives..and all emblems
RZM E4 All of the same above in E3 except leather
RZM E5 Authorized to sell hats of all kinds
RZM E6 Authorized to sell Hats badges and insignia
RZM E7 All of the above in E6..including Out fitting items
RZM E8 Authorized to sell only brown shirts badges and insignia
RZM E9 Authorized to sell brown shirts and brown textile goods
RZM E10 Authorized to sell musical instruments and accessories
RZM E11 Authorized to sell Tent canvas back packs water flasks beakers bread bags cooking utensils and spades
RZM E12 Authorized to sell HJ /DJ hiking knives...and as of 1938 authorized to sell SA daggers

The information and scope of the RZM is endless...but they had their hands in everything and control of it. Regards Larry

[Hummel]

Thanks a million there Larry.... That is exactly what I have been looking for.

Thank you,