German WWII Hitler Youth Dagger by Arthur Schuttelhofer-This is a gem! It is an RZM vintage example made under contract to the Arthur Schuttelhofer company who was awarded contract number M7/13. This is a handsome piece with approx. 95% of the plating in place on the hilt. The checkered grip plates and Hitler Youth enameled diamond are gorgeous. The diamond shows some very slight discoloration to the white enamel, otherwise, this is near excellent. The paint on the scabbard is a remarkable 95% intact. The marked blade has signs of sharpening and there is one rogue spot of discoloration, but this may clean up should you choose to do so. There is no motto on this blade, but it is maker marked on the reverse with RZM M7/13, again for Schuttelhofer. The black retaining strap is present and also in very good shape. Overall, a very desirable HJ knife! This is really a gem!
History: The Hitler Youth Knife (Hitlerjugend Fahrtenmesser) was introduced in the summer of 1933, shortly after the NSDAP seizure of power in Germany. It was produced by a multitude of manufacturers and could be purchased from authorized shops for a price of 4 Reichsmarks. It was used not only as a dress sidearm, but as a functional camping tool, and these were commonly sharpened by their original owners. The earliest examples bore the motto of the Hitler Youth, “Blut und Ehre!” (Blood and Honor), etched on the blade. The blades on these early knives were marked with commercial manufacturer logos. They had nickel silver handles, and anodized metal scabbards. The use of the etched motto was discontinued in August 1938. Later HJ knives had nickel plated steel handles, painted scabbards, and the maker logos were replaced with an RZM code along with the year of manufacture. There are also transitional types that still have the etched motto but have dates on the blade ricasso. The manufacturing of these knives is believed to have ceased around 1942. All HJ knives have the diamond emblem of the Hitler Youth on the handle.
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