Original German WWII Transitional HJ Knife by Carl Eickhorn of Solingen dated 1939 with Scabbard - RZM M7/66 U.S. Grenades indicated by the maker information

indicated by the maker information being stamped directly on the crossguard: U

Zouaves: "

and the barrel is marked with serial number 8170

the Coast Guard crewed the command ship USS Bayfield

There is also a very good amount of the original "Naval Engagement Scene" still on the cylinder

Original German WWII Transitional HJ Knife by Carl Eickhorn of Solingen dated 1939 with Scabbard - RZM M7/66 U.S. Grenades indicated by the maker informationOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice condition Mid war production HJ Fahrtenmesser (HJ Trip Knife), marked on the blade with both the logo and RZM code of famed maker Carl Eickhorn of Solingen. This HJ Knife is a solid example of the type, with a handle that is nickel plated over an alloy base. The plating still remains in very good condition, with over 75% retained, showing areas of wear through. Unlike the early pattern knives,