Original German WWII Transitional HJ Knife by Gebrüder Gräfrath of Solingen with Scabbard - RZM M7/70 British Holsters This outstanding grouping includes:

This outstanding grouping includes:

each in original WWII dated packaging

however the majority of the iron and steel now displays a dark oxidized patina

and the stock was cut down to 3 inches above the lower barrel band

the gas masks were thrown away after landing in France

Original German WWII Transitional HJ Knife by Gebrüder Gräfrath of Solingen with Scabbard - RZM M7/70 British Holsters This outstanding grouping includes:Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very interesting transitional period HJ Fahrtenmesser (HJ Trip Knife), made right before the start of WWII and marked on the blade with both the maker logo and RZM code of rare maker Gebrder Grfrath of Solingen. This HJ Knife is a good example of the type, with a handle that is nickel plated over a zinc alloy base. The plating still remains in very nice condition, with over 60% still present, with wear