Klingenthal, Bas-Rhin

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For the ski resort in Germany, see Klingenthal Vogtlandkreis Coordinates: 48°28′12″N 7°24′40″E / 48.470, 7.411

Klingenthal is a hamlet in the Bas-Rhin department in France. It is divided between the communes of Boersch and Ottrott. Klingenthal meaning "The Valley of Blades" was host to a large manufacturer of swords, La Manufacture Royale d'Armes Blanches. This was founded in 1730 and production (under different names) continued until 1962.

See also: “Coulaux frères à Klingenthal"

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