Original German WWII Early Motto Marked HJ Knife by Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie of Solingen with Scabbard Japanese Militaria one being “The Battered Bastard

one being “The Battered Bastard of Bastogne: The 101st Airborne and the Battle of the Bulge

The repair apparently resulted in the frame being re-machined removing all of the typical frame engraving

The factory in charge for the pilot production starting in December 1942 was the Sestroretsk Tool Factory

The blade is just over 10" in length

and would be perfect to complete a partial set

Original German WWII Early Motto Marked HJ Knife by Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie of Solingen with Scabbard Japanese Militaria one being “The Battered BastardOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice service used condition early HJ Fahrtenmesser (trip knife), marked on the blade with W. K. C. This early HJ Knife is a very good example of the type, showing honest period wear and oxidation to the knife. The plating on the steel hilt is still mostly present, with just a few areas of wear through and light oxidation. The acid etched motto Blut und Ehre! (Blood and Honor!) is fully present and easy