Original VERY NICE Third Reich German VERY EARLY Hitler Youth Knife And Scabbard With Motto BY Anton Wingen Jr. of Solingen Brought Home By A U.S. Veteran Certified

Original Third Reich Very  EARLY German Hitler Youth Knife Brought Home By A U.S. Veteran Certified. 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. This is a nice example of the classic early-period  pattern Hitler Youth Knife . These were given to boys who were educated in the paramilitary organization, which they often continued to carry into their military service. Earliest – Model 1933 Hitlerjugend Fahrtenmesser by Anton Wingen Jr. of Solingen. Based on construction this knife can accurately be dated to 1933. The thin blade on this one looks good. The tip has been re-shaped into a clip point, likely in the period by the original owner, not the factory. A neat touch that I have seen several times before. The acid etched “Blut und Ehre!” motto and Knight “Anton Wingen Jr. Solingen” maker mark, “Ges Geschützt” law protection mark are all nicely executed. The fit continues to remain nice and tight. The blade rates an Exc+. It shows scratches, cleaning and age grey throughout. The buffer pad is no loger there . The sheet metal black  scabbard is in great condition. It remains completely dent free. It has one small scabbard runner. The black scabbard leather looks great.  The snap continues to work well. The iron based nickel-silver plated hilt retains 89%+ of its plating. The grip plates are wingen’s textbook black checkered Kautschuk type and they are in near perfect condition. Both nickel-silver rivets remain tightly secured. The medium HJ diamond retains 98%+ of its enamel. A very early piece.  Nice used example showing the expected age and wear overall good condition. . One of the classic desirable collector’s items   from the third Reich in  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. Great U.S. Vet bring-back don’t miss it! nice but well used example VERY NICE EARLY EXAMPLE! RARE DESIRABLE Earliest MAKER!