Transitional Hitler Youth Knife with Motto by Carl Eickhorn dated 1937.

Excellent used but not abused HJ Knife by Carl Eickhorn. Marked with the Eickhorn logo plus RZM M7/66 and dated 37 on the ricasso.
The chequered bakelite grips are in superb condition with no damage. The steel rivets are unmessed with. The enamelled HJ diamond is securely seated and is undamaged.
The silver plated hilt retains a lot of its original finish with some rubbing from the retaining strap.
The blade has not been sharpened and retains its original shape. It is bright but has some minor aging and marks. The Blut und Ehre (Blood and Honour) motto is very deeply etched and retains a lot of the original dark finish. Getting hard to find HJ knives with such crisp mottos now, most seen are heavily worn.
The scabbard is in excellent condition with the majority of the original paint finish intact, just the usual minor marks from use and age. The leather strap is complete and supple but has the usual leather aging. All rivets are intact.
The popper still snaps into place and is marked STOCKO. Paint finish on the popper is virtually complete.
Both cloth covered scabbard runners are in place.
Overall a very collectable HJ knife with motto that are now getting difficult to source.

Code: 13848