Original German WWII Early Motto Marked HJ Knife by Lauterjung & Sohn PUMA with Scabbard Japanese Guns & Ordnance It was constituted as the

It was constituted as the 70th Tank Battalion in July 1940

although the pistol also remained in French use in World War 2 and beyond

with a dark oxidized finish

line drawings on page 36-37 and photos on page 81 of the P-1760 model

The grip collar (fuchi) and end cap (kashira) are both embossed brass

Original German WWII Early Motto Marked HJ Knife by Lauterjung & Sohn PUMA with Scabbard Japanese Guns & Ordnance It was constituted as theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great early HJ Fahrtenmesser (trip knife) marked on the blade by blade by the desirable maker Lauterjung & Sohn PUMA Werk of Solingen. This early HJ Knife is a very good example of the type, showing only light wear and oxidation to the knife. The plating on the steel hilt is still mostly present, with just a few areas of wear through and light oxidation. It does look like the rear of the pommel was used to