Original German WWII Early Motto-Marked HJ Knife by Rare Maker Carl August Meis with Scabbard 19th Century At the First Battle of

At the First Battle of El Alamein (1 – 27 July 1942) the advance of Axis troops on Alexandria was blunted by the Allies

the maker code for Johannes Grossfuss

the former Warsaw Pact countries

Rarest of all the spike bayonet scabbards and show some wear

Overall condition is very good with original finish and authentic muzzle holster wear

Original German WWII Early Motto-Marked HJ Knife by Rare Maker Carl August Meis with Scabbard 19th Century At the First Battle ofOriginal 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