Original German WWII Early Motto-Marked HJ Knife by Rare Maker Carl August Meis with Scabbard Receiver Top Cover Overall this is a really

Overall this is a really outstanding example of a very popular and collectible World War I knife that may have seen service in World War II as well

when he succeeded as George IV

M1 that was not graduated in mils

The crossguard is formed as two naturalistic flower heads out of which emerges the d-guard with an eagle at the terminus and on the other side with a fluted rounded quillon

The serial number is 4805 dating the year of production to be approximately 1862

Original German WWII Early Motto-Marked HJ Knife by Rare Maker Carl August Meis with Scabbard Receiver Top Cover Overall this is a reallyOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice early HJ Knife (HJ knife) marked on the blade by blade by the rare maker Carl August Meis GmbH of Solingen. This early HJ Knife is a good example of the type, though it does show wear and oxidation on the blade. The acid etched motto Blut und Ehre! (Blood and Honor!) is present, however you must hold the blade in the light to see it due to wear. The plating on the steel hilt is still almost fully