Original German WWII Early Motto Marked HJ Knife by W.K.C. Waffenfabrik of Solingen with Scabbard Military Awards Medals Badges Insignia which is when these optics

which is when these optics were acquired

the lock cavity has not been drilled

and this is well retained on one pin

for 2 and a half years overseas

Original German WWII Early Motto Marked HJ Knife by W.K.C. Waffenfabrik of Solingen with Scabbard Military Awards Medals Badges Insignia which is when these opticsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice service used condition early HJ Fahrtenmesser (trip knife), made by the legendary maker Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie (WKC), Waffenfabrik GmbH of Solingen. 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, retained at about 75%, with wear from the securing strap on the scabbard belt