Original German WWII HJ Knife with Scabbard by F. & A. Helbig - RZM M7/73 French Pistols differed only in the degree

differed only in the degree of crimp

517th involvement with the campaign was terminated on November 17

Overall a Great example of a very interesting buckle from WWII Era Germany

especially to women working in the Armament Factories

Original German WWII HJ Knife with Scabbard by F. & A. Helbig - RZM M7/73 French Pistols differed only in the degreeOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice example of the classic later pattern HJ Knife, produced by Freida & Alfred Helbig, Messerfabrik (knife factory) in Steinbach Kreis Meiningen, Germany. This was located in Eastern Germany, and after the War was folded into the State owned VEB Besteckfabrik, per J. Anthony Carter's excellent book GERMAN KNIFE AND SWORD MAKERS. It comes complete with its original scabbard. These knives were given to boys