Original German WWII Early Motto Marked HJ Knife by Rare Maker August Merten of Solingen with Scabbard Bayonets This gun was definitely re-worked

This gun was definitely re-worked at arsenal before being issued for reserve use during WWI

and forced them to withdraw several front-line fighter units from Pacific war zones for homeland defense

his AAF Tech School identification card (with photo)

all mercury gilt now evaporated away

11 MAY 1927 EMBARKED FOR NICARAGUA

Original German WWII Early Motto Marked HJ Knife by Rare Maker August Merten of Solingen with Scabbard Bayonets This gun was definitely re-workedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good lightly used condition early HJ Fahrtenmesser (trip knife), marked on the blade by blade by the rare maker August Merten of Solingen. This early HJ Knife is a very good example of the type, showing light honest period wear and oxidation to the knife. The plating on the steel hilt is close to 100% present, with just a few small scrapes, which have oxidized. The acid etched motto Blut und Ehre!