German WWII Hitler Youth Dagger by Arthur Schuttelhofer***STILL AVAILABLE***

German WWII Hitler Youth Dagger by Arthur Schuttelhofer-This is an RZM vintage knife made under contract to the Arthur Schuttelhofer Company which was given the contract number M7/13. This is a handsome piece with approx. 80% of the plating intact on the hilt. The checkered grip plates and Hitler Youth enameled diamond are very good, with the diamond showing some very slight scuffing and discoloration to the white enamel. The paint on the scabbard is a remarkable 85% intact but the interesting thing is the owner’s initials that have been carved into the reverse of the scabbard.  The marked blade has signs of sharpening but will clean up very nice. There is no motto on this blade, but it is maker marked on the reverse with RZM M7/13. The black retaining strap is present and also in very good shape.  Overall, a desirable HJ knife.  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