Original German WWII Early Motto Marked HJ Knife by Rare Maker Ludwig Groten of Solingen with Scabbard Barrels some of which we have

some of which we have been able to locate service information on

absorbs liquids such as water

It was part of the III Royal Bavarian Corps

The 10 1/2 inch blade of this hewer is the classic saw back type

Original German WWII Early Motto Marked HJ Knife by Rare Maker Ludwig Groten of Solingen with Scabbard Barrels some of which we haveOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely condition early HJ Fahrtenmesser (trip knife), marked on the blade by blade by the rare maker Ludwig Groten of Solingen. This early HJ Knife is a very good example of the type, showing some honest period wear while still looking great. The plating on the steel hilt is over 90% retained, showing just a bit of plating loss on the end of the crossguard and on the front side of the pommel, where it was