Original German WWII Late Pattern HJ Knife by Artur Schüttelhöfer with Scabbard - RZM M7/13 Other European Militaria indicated by the maker information

indicated by the maker information being stamped and dated directly on the blade: US M3 IMPERIAL 1943

Jauer assumed command of Panzerkorps Großdeutschland during February 1945 and was promoted to General der Panzertruppe on March 15

In spite of adverse weather conditions and lack of important instruments

a known holster producer during the war

Original German WWII Late Pattern HJ Knife by Artur Schüttelhöfer with Scabbard - RZM M7/13 Other European Militaria indicated by the maker informationOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely example of the classic later pattern HJ fahrtenmesser (trip knife), complete with its original scabbard. It was produced by the rare maker Artur Schttelhfer & Co. Stahlwarenfabrik (Steelware factory) in the Wald neighborhood of Solingen, the legendary "City of Blades" in Western Germany. This company was founded in 1920, and assembled and finished daggers for political organizations and officers