Original German WWII Transitional HJ Knife with Motto And Scabbard British Military Hats which is a spiral spring

which is a spiral spring such as one finds in clocks

There is also a crack in the right grip at the bottom

The phosphate finish on the blade and handle is in excellent condition

"The place looked like a giant steam roller had rolled over it

the "Desert Rats" included then defeated Rommel at the Battle of El Alemain and then drove the Afrika Korps out of North Africa

Original German WWII Transitional HJ Knife with Motto And Scabbard British Military Hats which is a spiral springOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent condition, Mid war, production HJ Fahrtenmesser (HJ Trip Knife). This is definitely a transitional period knife, with characteristics of both the early and later pattern. This HJ Knife is a great example of the type, with a handle that is nickel plated over a steel base. Almost all of the original plating remains, with just a few scratches and flakes. Unlike the early pattern knives, these have a