Original German WWII Early Motto Marked HJ Knife by J.A. Henckels Zwillingswerk of Solingen with Scabbard Antique Flintlock Firearms but in 40+ years

but in 40+ years

with D M / N on the carved "apron" around the tang

and the flag was definitely exposed to water at some point after being signed

They are all Size SMALL and we mean small

We hope that this was a battlefield pickup and it was caught up in an exchange of fire while not being worn

Original German WWII Early Motto Marked HJ Knife by J.A. Henckels Zwillingswerk of Solingen with Scabbard Antique Flintlock Firearms but in 40+ yearsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great condition early HJ Fahrtenmesser (trip knife), marked on the blade by blade by the desirable maker J. A. Henckels Zwillingswerk of Solingen. This early HJ Knife is a very good example of the type, showing some honest period wear while still looking great. The plating on the steel hilt is about 90% retained, with a few areas where it has flaked away and allowed the hilt to oxidize. The Bakelite grip