Original German WWII 1939 Dated Motto & RZM Marked Transitional HJ Knife by Rare Maker Ernst Pack & Söhne with Scabbard German Field Equipment The serial number indicates production

The serial number indicates production in approximately October 1874

The grip is a classic stacked leather washer construction with plastic red and black washers at the top and bottom

This helmet has an enameled Helmet Plate stating: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE POLICE

The side cockades over the ears are of crossed rifles for an infantry soldier

Marie Slama & Sohn

Original German WWII 1939 Dated Motto & RZM Marked Transitional HJ Knife by Rare Maker Ernst Pack & Söhne with Scabbard German Field Equipment The serial number indicates productionOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very service used good condition Pre war production HJ Fahrtenmesser (HJ Trip Knife), marked on the blade with both the trademark logo and RZM code of rare maker Ernst Pack & Shne, Stahlwarenfabrik of Solingen. This is the only example of an HJ knife made by this maker that we have ever seen, and they seem to have made very few. This is definitely a transitional period knife, with characteristics of both