This Hitler Youth Knife is with Motto, shows some age. Model 1936-1938 [Mid-period]. The total length is 26,8 cm. The Knife has the maker mark on the blade: Gottlieb Hammesfahr Solingen and RZM Logo.

Grip:  The grip plates are the early, finely checkered Bakelite type. They are in perfect condition, being retained by nickel rivets with dressed obverse heads. The enamel HJ insignia is in perfect condition throughout.

Blade: The blade of this knife is a nice example. The HJ motto etch is deep. This blade is the mid-period type. The reverse of the blade is marked with Logo of the Gottlieb firm; with the firm's name and location, “Gottlieb Hammesfahr Solingen”. The ricasso on obverse is marked with a RZM circle.

Scabbard: The scabbard shell has good, black paint. This paint has a few mild age spots spread evenly throughout the surface. Attached to the scabbard is an excellent leather hanger. The leather is still supple and is marked with an oak leaf and the superimposed initials “LFS” on the reverse.