Original German WWII Early Motto Marked HJ Knife by Rare Maker Ludwig Groten of Solingen with Scabbard Barrels It was part of the

It was part of the III Royal Bavarian Corps

The fins still fold out

also colloquially called the tetsukabuto ("steel helmet") by troops

A Japanese character is painted inside the rear skirt of the helmet shell

The Bayonets In This Lot:- M4 Bayonet With WWII M8 Scabbard: This is an interesting example of a modified M4 bayonet

Original German WWII Early Motto Marked HJ Knife by Rare Maker Ludwig Groten of Solingen with Scabbard Barrels It was part of theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely condition early HJ Fahrtenmesser (trip knife), marked on the blade by blade by the rare maker Ludwig Groten of Solingen. This early HJ Knife is a very good example of the type, showing some honest period wear while still looking great. The plating on the steel hilt is over 90% retained, showing just a bit of plating loss on the end of the crossguard and on the front side of the pommel, where it was