Original German WWII Early Motto-Marked HJ Knife by Tigerwerk Lauterjung & Co. with Scabbard Historical Military Books Truk was attacked by US

Truk was attacked by US Navy Task Force 58 in Operation Hailstone

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The insignia is a bit sunken in and slightly loose in the grips

7th Fighter Squadron

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Original German WWII Early Motto-Marked HJ Knife by Tigerwerk Lauterjung & Co. with Scabbard Historical Military Books Truk was attacked by USOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice service used early HJ fahrtenmesser (trip knife), marked on the blade by maker Tigerwerk Lauterjung & Co. of Solingen. This early HJ Knife is a solid well broken in example of the type, with a handle that is nickel plated over a steel base. The plating still remains in very good condition, with about 90% still intact, showing just a bit of lifting and oxidation. The Bakelite grip plates are