EXCELLENT CONDITION RARE TRANSITIONAL VERSION Original WWII German Hitler Youth Knife And Scabbard by Klittermann & MoogCertified

RARE TRANSITIONAL VERSION Original WWII German Hitler Youth Knife And Scabbard by Klittermann & Moog. The origins of the Hitler Jugend, (Hitler Youth), may be traced back to March 1922 with the formation of the Jugendbund der NSDAP, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (Youth League of the National Socialist German Worker’s Party), under control of the SA, Sturm Abteilung, (Storm/Assault Detachment). In April 1924 the Jugendbund der NSDAP was renamed Grossdeutsche Jugendbewegung (Greater German Youth Movement), and on July 4TH 1926 the Grossdeutsche Jugendbewegung was officially renamed Hitler Jugend Bund der deutschen Arbeiterjugend, (Hitler Youth League of German Worker Youth). The HJ Fahrtenmesser, (Hike/Camp knife), was introduced in early 1933 and was the first blade sidearm to be officially sanctioned by the NSDAP. Of Note: Although the HJ camp knife was the first, officially sanctioned, blade, side arm the SA dagger was the first, officially sanctioned, dagger. Originally the camp knife was intended for wear by all HJ members regardless of rank. A Transitional Model 1933 Hitlerjugend Fahrtenmesser by Klittermann & Moog G.m.b.H. of Haan. The ricassoed blade on this one looks great. The stamped “RZM M7/29 1941” ricasso and Klittermann & Moog” single oval maker mark are both nicely executed. The fit continues to remain nice and tight and the tip comes to a sharp point. The blade rates an Exc++. It shows age some age grey along with surface scratches throughout. The original black leather buffer remains intact. The steel based black enamel painted scabbard is in excellent condition!  99%+ paint coverage remains intact. It remains completely dent free. The scabbard leather is in excellent condition. It has all of its rivets intact and the large snap continues to work well. The alloy nickel-silver plated hilt retains 95% of its plating. The grip plates are damage-free black checkered bakelite. Both steel rivets remain tightly secured. The HJ diamond has 99%+ of its enamel. An OUTSTANDING  transitional Hitler Youth Knife!   Nice used example showing the expected minor age and wear overall good condition. . One of the classic desirable collector’s items   from the third Reich in used but in good used condition.  Gettysburg Museum Certified (COA) provided.   100% Guaranteed to be authentic. Sold for historic purposes only. See our other pieces on our web site. don’t miss it! Great example! GOOD CONDITION VERY RARE MAKER!