German Hitler Youth knife with scabbard

The knife has a black handle with a diamond design in its center. The diamond is red and white with a black swastika in the middle, the logo of the Hitler Youth. The handle is held together by two rivets on either side of the diamond vertically. There is a small hand guard between the blade and handle. On the back of the knife are the letters "RZM" inside of a circle. To the right of this mark are the numbers "M7/42" and the year "1940." The scabbard is metal with a leather strap. At the top of the strap is a flap with a snap on it to ensure the knife stays in the scabbard.

  • OCLC #: 990302207
  • Production, Publication, Distribution, Manufacture, and Copyright Notice: Solingen, Germany: Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie., 1940
  • Physical Description: 1 knife with scabbard : metal, leather ; 2 x 11 in.
  • General Notes:
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    • The RZM marking on the back of the knife stands for ReichZeugMeisterei. The RZM approved weapon designs prior to and during production to ensure they met certain criteria and were consistent in design. The M7 on the blade was a designation given to all knives and the 42 stands for the specific manufacturer.
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