^Lot 601 Third Reich Hitler Youth Knife

Early example with the motto maker marked blade . 5.5" blade. Nickeled steel, HJ diamond in right grip. Blade etched " Blut und Ehre" (Blood and Honor), reverse stamped "J.A, Henckels. Solingen, Zwillingswerk" below two intertwined stick figures motto, below id stamped "Ges. Geschutzt". Black painted scabbard is about 60% with paint scuffed of, mostly to the front, leather is good/intact.. Overall good condition. The early ones with the motto are getting scarce. the motto is a little worn but readable. the pommel/crossguard are very good, blade has some dark patches of very light pin-prick pitting.