Original German WWII Early Motto-Marked HJ Trip Knife by Scarce Maker Anton Wingen Jr. with Scabbard Scottish Militaria Patton said once when someone

Patton said once when someone stated that his famous revolvers were "pearl-handled":

This example is void of any explosive content and is in total compliance with the current BATF regulations on inert ordnance

Patina like this can simply not be duplicated

training was greatly accelerated to prepare the squadron for combat duty

and the brass has a very appealing patina

Original German WWII Early Motto-Marked HJ Trip Knife by Scarce Maker Anton Wingen Jr. with Scabbard Scottish Militaria Patton said once when someoneOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice early HJ Fahrtenmesser (trip knife) manufactured by Anton Wingen Jr., Stahlwarenfabrik of Solingen. A solid example of the early pattern, the knife features a nickel plated steel hilt and retains approximately 80% of its original plating. The remaining finish is in very good condition overall, with light wear and areas of plating loss along the edges and where the scabbard retaining strap