This is the 4th Horst Wolff mark I've observed & this is the only time I've seen it. Instead of the normally seen perpendicular ricasso mark, this mark runs along the blade & is lightly done. In fact some of the letters are tough to make out but when the seller mentioned "Leipzig", I figured I knew who it was.
This mark is similar to a Albert Ziegler variation mark I posted above. Very shallow & looks almost acid etched. This one also has the postal code & from the construction looks to be later production. These late production pieces often show their age a little more that I like but we collectors sometimes make concessions, especially when a rare mark comes around.
This mark is on the obverse ricasso of a late production long model.
