Hammer

£440

German Third Reich Hitler Youth Pattern Knife by Hartkopf & Co. Solingen

A good scarce 1933-38 example, the blade stamped on reverse with dual devil head ‘Hartkopf & Co. Solingen’ logo and etched ’RZM M7/40/37’; ‘Blut und Ehre !’ motto on front. Nickel plated turn up quillon and pommel with two piece black chequered composition slab grip inlaid with red and white enamel HJ swastika diamond. Housed in black painted scabbard with leather belt loop retaining press stud securing strap. VGC

Introduced in 1933 with the motto “Blut und Ehre” on the blade. Motto discontinued in August 1938.