Original German WWII HJ Knife with Scabbard by F. & A. Helbig - RZM M7/73 French Pistols 517th involvement with the campaign

517th involvement with the campaign was terminated on November 17

the FJM's blade could be and was used as a close combat weapon when necessary

MITBURG & WILSTER

totally original unturned screws

Overall a Great example of a very interesting buckle from WWII Era Germany

Original German WWII HJ Knife with Scabbard by F. & A. Helbig - RZM M7/73 French Pistols 517th involvement with the campaignOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice example of the classic later pattern HJ Knife, produced by Freida & Alfred Helbig, Messerfabrik (knife factory) in Steinbach Kreis Meiningen, Germany. This was located in Eastern Germany, and after the War was folded into the State owned VEB Besteckfabrik, per J. Anthony Carter's excellent book GERMAN KNIFE AND SWORD MAKERS. It comes complete with its original scabbard. These knives were given to boys