Original German WWII Early Motto Marked HJ Knife by Rare Maker August Merten of Solingen with Scabbard British Artwork & Posters Worn in the breast pocket

Worn in the breast pocket of the Paratrooper M2 Jump Jacket these knives were intended for paratroopers to cut there parachute cords and anything else if they got entangled during a jump

the Benet–Mercie M1909

This is a genuine 19th century or early 20th century Canine canteen water bottle

There are however some spare parts

This wonderful example offered in very good fully functional condition is marked on the base of the blade ricasso as follows:

Original German WWII Early Motto Marked HJ Knife by Rare Maker August Merten of Solingen with Scabbard British Artwork & Posters Worn in the breast pocketOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good lightly used condition early HJ Fahrtenmesser (trip knife), marked on the blade by blade by the rare maker August Merten of Solingen. This early HJ Knife is a very good example of the type, showing light honest period wear and oxidation to the knife. The plating on the steel hilt is close to 100% present, with just a few small scrapes, which have oxidized. The acid etched motto Blut und Ehre!