Original German WWII Early Motto-Marked HJ Trip Knife by Scarce Maker Anton Wingen Jr. with Scabbard Scottish Militaria Patina like this can simply

Patina like this can simply not be duplicated

At the same location of the lanyard on the postcard example is a hole filled with the remains of the original lanyard

due to the wartime demand for paratrooper helmets

These were intended to be used to carry a sleeping kit

Features include oil rubbed ribbed wood grip panels a 10" single edged blued steel blade and an all steel scabbard

Original German WWII Early Motto-Marked HJ Trip Knife by Scarce Maker Anton Wingen Jr. with Scabbard Scottish Militaria Patina like this can simplyOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice early HJ Fahrtenmesser (trip knife) manufactured by Anton Wingen Jr., Stahlwarenfabrik of Solingen. A solid example of the early pattern, the knife features a nickel plated steel hilt and retains approximately 80% of its original plating. The remaining finish is in very good condition overall, with light wear and areas of plating loss along the edges and where the scabbard retaining strap