This is an original German heavy-duty office desk hole punch, manufactured by Soennecken, one of Germany’s most renowned producers of professional office equipment. The punch is clearly marked “SOENNECKEN D.R.G.M.” on the metal body and “Soennecken 231/B” on the underside of the wooden base.
The marking “231/B” is factory-applied, identifying the official Soennecken model number, and confirms this piece as a standardized commercial product, not a later modification or personal inscription. The presence of the D.R.G.M. (Deutsches Reichsgebrauchsmuster) designation dates this punch to the late 1930s to early WWII period.
The punch is constructed from solid cast metal and mounted on its original wooden base, designed for long-term professional use in offices and administrative environments. During the pre-war and WWII era, such equipment was widely used in government offices, military administration, industry, and civil services.
The mechanical punching system remains complete, featuring the original spring-loaded arms and metal handle. The item shows honest period wear and patina, consistent with age and use, but remains an excellent example of German pre-war and wartime office equipment.
A well-marked, clearly identifiable and increasingly hard-to-find Soennecken Model 231/B, ideal for collectors of German WWII administrative artifacts or period office displays.
