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Hitler Youth Pattern Knife w/Unattributed Grip Emblem
& Double-TM. Two small storks above Robt.
Klaas & RZM M7/37 1938 stamped TM. Nickel-plated
hilt fittings show minor surface wear with a few
areas of surface speckling/lifting on the pommel,
spine and crossguard, but no major loss of plating.
Black bakelite grip plates are perfect and are complete
with Unattributed green/black/white enameled, diamond
shaped emblem which shows minor surface wear to
the enamel but, no cracks or chips. This Unattributed
emblem is the exact size, shape and quality as the
standard HJ diamond and is properly pinned, not
glued into the grip plate, and "wiggles"
to the touch. As of this writing, the emblem has
not been identified. Polished blade without motto
grades EX/EX+ showing surface wear/runner marks
with light surface shadowing to obverse/reverse
and three tiny nicks to the lower cutting edge,
but no sharpening. Blade is complete with black
leather blade buffer pad. Dent-free, steel scabbard
retains approximately 85% of black factory enamel,
showing surface crazing to the obverse/reverse shell
and lifting to the lower obverse shell and tip.
Scabbard is complete with black leather hanger/belt
loop complete with grip strap in EX+ condition showing
light wear with no rips or tears. EX+ (26161) $650.


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