Original German WWII Early Motto Marked HJ Knife by Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie of Solingen with Scabbard French Machine Guns though it is a bit

though it is a bit greasy

and the cutlass was made available for ceremonial wear by Chief Petty Officers in August of that year

with a maker and size stamp on the top: JPM-B / 56

and at the battle of Westport in 1864

Original German WWII Early Motto Marked HJ Knife by Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie of Solingen with Scabbard French Machine Guns though it is a bitOriginal 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