German WWII Hitler Youth Knife by Puma-This is a very good example with nickel-silver hilt fittings with a finish that remains 90% intact. The obverse black checkered grip plate along with the HJ enamel diamond grip insert is excellent. The plain reverse grip plate is also in great shape. The blade is also very good, but a bit loose and has been slightly sharpened. This is a transitional example as it has not only the maker’s name and logo for the maker PUMA but also has the correct RZM contract information M7/27/39. The scabbard’s original finish is at 95% intact and looks terrific. The brown leather belt loop is also in good condition and the snap clip functions correctly. This is a very collectible HJ knife!
History: The Hitler Youth Knife (Hitlerjugend Fahrtenmesser) was introduced in the summer of 1933, shortly after the Nazi seizure of power in Germany. It was produced by a multitude of manufacturers and could be purchased from authorized shops for a price of 4 Reichsmarks. It was used not only as a dress sidearm, but as a functional camping tool, and these were commonly sharpened by their original owners. The earliest examples bore the motto of the Hitler Youth, “Blut und Ehre!” (Blood and Honor), etched on the blade. The blades on these early knives were marked with commercial manufacturer logos. They had nickel silver handles, and anodized metal scabbards. The use of the etched motto was discontinued in August 1938. Later HJ knives had nickel plated steel handles, painted scabbards, and the maker logos were replaced with an RZM code along with the year of manufacture. There are also transitional types that still have the etched motto but have dates on the blade ricasso. Manufacture of these knives is believed to have ceased around 1942. All HJ knives have the diamond emblem of the Hitler Youth on the handle.
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