Original German WWII Transitional Motto-Marked HJ Knife by Ed. Wüsthof with Replaced Grips & Scabbard MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly This example has a manufacturers

This example has a manufacturers label coded bxo indicating it was made by Deutsche Telphonwerke und Kabelindustrie AG

The grip appears to be tightly bound copper wire and the pommel displays angels

The entire division had landed in Normandy by 7 June

5 inch screw-in cross guard spikes for hand-to-hand fighting

Original German WWII Transitional Motto-Marked HJ Knife by Ed. Wüsthof with Replaced Grips & Scabbard MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly This example has a manufacturersOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice transitional HJ Knife, marked on the blade by maker Ed. Wsthof, Dreizackwerk (Trident Works) of Solingen. This HJ Knife is a solid example of the type, with a handle that is nickel plated over a steel base. The plating still remains in excellent condition, with about 90% still intact and shiny. The acid etched motto Blut und Ehre! (Blood and Honor!) is present and legible in the light, but all of