Original German WWII Early Period HJ Knife by F. W. Backhaus of Solingen with Motto and Scabbard colts The only letter we can

The only letter we can barely make out is “N” on the far left

while the frame serial number is mostly worn away

(These striped ensigns can be seen in use on both English and Spanish warships in contemporary paintings of the 1588 Spanish Armada battles)

To educate the influx of new Sailors

and is coated with bright yellow enamel on the front

Original German WWII Early Period HJ Knife by F. W. Backhaus of Solingen with Motto and Scabbard colts The only letter we canOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great condition early HJ Fahrtenmesser (trip knife), marked on the blade by blade by the rare maker F. W. Backhaus 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 about90% retained, with a few areas where it has flaked away and allowed the hilt to oxidize. The Bakelite grip plates are closely