Original German WWII Early Motto-Marked HJ Knife by Gebrüder Christians of Solingen with Scabbard Flintlock Muskets and Rifles with many of the 25th's

with many of the 25th's S

The expectation that German tanks would be engaged in mass formation was a failed assumption

The bottom of the action bears London proof marks: the CROWN / GP "Gunmakers" black powder proof and CROWN / V "viewed" marking

GERMAN KNIFE AND SWORD MAKERS this company was founded in 1865 by Carl Eickhorn

Original German WWII Early Motto-Marked HJ Knife by Gebrüder Christians of Solingen with Scabbard Flintlock Muskets and Rifles with many of the 25th'sOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice service used condition early HJ National Youth Organization Fahrtenmesser (trip knife), marked on the blade by rare maker Gebrder Christians of Solingen. This early HJ Knife is a rough example of the type, with a handle that is nickel plated over a steel base. The plating is very worn, with about 50% still intact. The acid etched motto Blut und Ehre! (Blood and Honor!) is present and legible but