Original German WWII Early Period HJ Knife by F. W. Backhaus of Solingen with Motto and Scabbard Category_Martini-Henry Bayonets the 45th Line lost its

the 45th Line lost its eagle

It has the correct Luftwaffe Eagle decal on the left side

It was not an uncommon practice for Jewish flyers to have an alias set of tags

but they are only fastened with stitching through the ribbons

Fox in uniform with the other officers

Original German WWII Early Period HJ Knife by F. W. Backhaus of Solingen with Motto and Scabbard Category_Martini-Henry Bayonets the 45th Line lost itsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great condition early HJ Fahrtenmesser (trip knife), marked on the blade by blade by the rare maker F. W. Backhaus of Solingen. This early HJ Knife is a very good example of the type, showing some honest period wear while still looking great. The plating on the steel hilt is about90% retained, with a few areas where it has flaked away and allowed the hilt to oxidize. The Bakelite grip plates are closely