German wwii edged weapons 56 army daggers bayonets 17 combat bayonets 20 dress bayonets 7 fireman bayonets 3 police bayonets 1 pioneer bayonets 6 fighting and jack knives forestry, hunting and shooting daggers 4 forestry daggers 3 hunting daggers 1 shooting daggers hitler youth and dj knives 1 hitler youth leader. The history of the wwii german hitler youth knife and dagger the hitler youth,abbreviated hj, was a paramilitary organization of the nazi party. This knife was a part of a old collecting i just bought out of the north west. This is an original hitler youth knife that bears the rzm makers code m742 wkc of solingen maker along with the date 1942 on the blade ricasso. This buckle has wear yet remains in great condition.
From 1933 until 1945, it was the sole official boys youth organisation in germany. This greyfinished bust is constructed of a heavy stonelike material and weighs about 6 12 lbs. Third reich depot, military collectables, world war ii, nazi. This is an original multipiece, doublesided hitler youth flag or banner that features an interesting ink stamping for the nsdap deutsches jungvolk and what appears to be a date stamp. This reproduction hitler youth knife is perfect for reenacting, film production, theater work, or displays as it captures the look and feel of the original. A quick lesson on hitler youth knives original ww2 german. The book probably never was for public sale as officially the german youth had it as good as never before under hitler.
Millions of these were produced between 1933 and wars end. How much is an original hitler youth knife worth answers. Ww1 19421943 carl eickhorn solingen nazi german army officers 3 piece mess carving set with german silver mounts, heer dagger orange hue celluloid hilts. This piece shows a 8 34 balde with all of the original nickel.
It was originally designed for wear by all ranks until the hj leaders dagger hj fuhrerdolch was introduced in 1937 for the rank of gefolgschaftsfuhrer and above. This hj knife is in remarkably well preserved condition considering many of these knives are found in very poor condition with significant wear. There is a silver eagle with the hitler youth swastika in a diamond. Carl heidelberg, solingen double trademark encircled two beer model logo plus rzm 765 1938.
To the best of our knowledge, all the examples shown are original pre1945 manufacture. Contrary to popular belief, wwii german daggers were not used as weapons, but simply as an accessory to the uniforms of the german officers and a very fancy accessory at that. Browse through vintage german wwii daggers a german dagger can be an interesting piece to add to your collection of cutlery, and it is also a piece of history that may have a story to tell. This greyfinished bust is constructed of a heavy stonelike material and weighs about 6. Unless otherwise noted, all photographs are of original authentic items of the period. Aug 29, 2018 by 1939, over 90 percent of german children were part of the hitler youth organization. As a guideline, the following terms apply to the price table below. It is a great quality award with a red bottom edge and a cobalt blue center. From the sixth year of age, german boys have to join the nazi organization of youth. Our products feature makers marks, proper finshes and some of the finest detail on the market today. Now on the other hand, the knife collector could have spotted the pocket knife shown on this page as a fake or post nazi era knife holding little if any value. The german dagger was a very popular souvenir for many ww2 veterans who served in the european theater. I have decided to write this article because hitler youth, hj knives commonly are the first and most affordable way to start collecting german edged weapons.
This piece can be found in german belt buckles 18451945. Wwii german militaria kelleys military carries a wide variety of quality wwii german badges, medals, buckles, fieldgear, flags and other militaria. This piece is constructed in diestruck brass with nickle plating. Nazi relics, wwii german militaria military warehouse. Original nazi adolf hitler bust by emil hub with capture paper. Gorget identification guide this is an identification guide for the different gorgets worn during the 3rd reich period. This is an original multipiece, doublesided hitler youth flag or banner that features an. A guy at work has a hitler youth knife thats been in his family as long as he can remember. Original pre1945 nazi relics and german militaria bought and sold. Spanning from 1939 to 1945, world war ii was one of the most brutal conflicts in human history. Wwii german artifacts for sale gettysburg museum of history.
Military fighting knives and daggers for sale international. M6 scabbard for m3 knife k98 bayonet with scabbard usm1911 bayonet scabbard third reich luftwaffe officer s sword. Wwii german hitler youth knife manufactured by ed wusthof from solingen. The hitler youth was a massive organization with membership in upwards of 8 million by 1940. The blade is fine with the typical edge sharpening and some dark spots on the polished steel blade. Made up of the hitlerjugend proper, for male youth ages 1418. It is in very nice condition except for a small chip out of the handle on one side. Complete with the scabbard and leather hanging strap.
This knife, like much of the equipment used during this time, underwent a series. German hitler youth knifemetal scabbard and leather belt loop. If you would like to learn more about hitler youth daggers we have provided a guide for beginning collectors. Hitler jugendfahrtenmesser was a knife sold to and carried by boys of the paramilitary youth organization of the nazi party that existed from 1922 to 1945. This knife has a roughly, 5 18, cm, long, drop forged, steel construction, single edged, nonfullered, nickelsilver plated, blade and a full length, including the hilt of roughly, 9 14, 23. Graduates of such training would be drafted to the elite ss unit. The upper scabbard fitting portrayed an openwinged hitler youth eagle with swastika cut into the birds chest. The basic rule is that the dagger is worth what some one is prepared to pay for it. Its origins dated back to 1922 and it received the name hitlerjugend, bund deutscher arbeiterjugend hitler youth, league of german worker youth in july 1926. Wwii german hitler youth knife this is a 1941 hitler youth knife. Third reich edged weapons pocket knives reddick militaria. Free valuation of hitler youth knives german dagger buyers. A quick lesson on hitler youth knives the ruptured duck. We buy and sell wwii german daggers, swords, uniforms, helmets, hats, medals, badges, flags and more.
In july, 2007, bernard levine in a discussion about another form of a fantasy hitler or nazi knife made this statement. New listing 1939 ww2 german gebr heller k98 mauser army bayonet wscabbard. Hitler youth knives is not interested in buying or trading any replicas, or reproductions. This part of the website provides basic identification and a price guide for hitler youth knives. Hitlerjugendfahrtenmesser was a knife sold to and carried by boys of the paramilitary youth organization of the nazi party that existed from 1922 to 1945. By this time all males between the age of 14 and 18 were mandated to join this paramilitary group which in many cases mirrors our boy scouts.
Hitler youth knife wwii german daggers price guide. German wwii m35 steel helmet stahlhelm 35 ww2 m1935. New listinggerman wwii youth dagger with metal scabbard. Ww2 german dress bayonet in excellent plus codntiin. It is in excellent condition and looks like it was unissued and would be difficult to upgrade. Despite being made in china, as opposed to germany, this is a very crafty authentic. German hitler youth knife the hitler youth knife german. World war ii german daggers third reich dagger nazi daggers. Unfollow german youth knife to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The german youth organization founded by the nazi party nsdap. Gwi0033, wwii german army hat wreath and cockade typical example shown. Reddick militaria offers fine quality gravity knives paratrooper knives, the fantasy ss folding knife, and pocket knives with embossed ss runes, swastika, and art deco style designs on both sides, and other models with a likeness of adolf hitler on one side and. The hitler youth hitlerjugend in german was the unit intended for training of german boys aged fourteen to eighteen to become future nazi leaders.
Replicated from the original 1937 weapon, this hitler youth knife is great for collectors. This is a very subjective area, there are no internationally agreed standards for the condition of german dress daggers. Reference handbook on german wwii ww2 daggers book. The blade rates very fine with no edge nicks or dings. The hitler youth hitler jugend was formed officially in 1935, and, with the exception of intense nazi indoctrination, was very similar to the boy scouts. Every product for sale from soldier of fortune is entirely legal to sell and to own in the uk. You can browse through the affordable selection of wwii german daggers for sale on ebay to find the designs or types that might be right for your needs. This is a near excellent collar tab with burgundy cloth wrapped over a burlaptype cloth stiffener. The hitler youth knife was actually the first edged weaponside arm to be officially sanctioned by the nsdap when it was introduced in 1933.
Dagger guide this is an identification guide for the different types of daggers worn by members of various organizations in germany from 1933 until 1945. The hitler youth third reich daggers look like knives because of their hilt details. This knife, like much of the equipment used during this time. Contrary to popular belief, wwii german daggers were not used as weapons, but simply as an accessory to the uniforms of the german officers and a very fancy. The german k98 mauser bayonet with scabbard wwii is reproduced in exacting detail from a mid wwii original and fits german, yugoslavian, czech and most k98 clones. This is an outstanding and rare adolf hitler bust signed by the noted german sculptor emil hub. The blade is made from 1095 high carbon steel and properly tempered to hold a razor edge sharpening available for an additional charge. Original nepalese gurkha kukri bhojpure fighting knife unmarked.
Hitler youth original german militaria collectables. Wwii german hitler youth knife with sheath high quality german made. The handle still has the red and white emblum with the natzi cross in the handle. The flagbanner measures about 37 x 55 ideal size for display with some stains and small holes. Total ratings 18, gray ww2 german elite wh army m35 m1935 steel helmet stahlhelm retro pretty.
Hitler youth german youth hjdj daggers johnson reference. Some knife experts such as bernard levine have written in the past that these type of knives were never produced during the third reich era, and that they were most likely produced for. Hitler youth, organization set up by adolf hitler in 1933 for educating and training male youth in nazi principles. This is an unmarked, boxstyle buckle with diestruck ss eagle clutching a wreathed swastika and mein ehre heist treue motto with simulated piped borders. Wwii german hitler youth knife this is a transitional knife with an rzm m79 and the smf logo from solingen. This has a red cross logo in the center being surrounded by a rope and wreath. The third reich, led by adolf hitler, rampaged across europe until it was finally defeated by allied forces in 1945. For the german officers who wore them, they were a symbol of status, rank and power. Looking to buy or sell a german wwii hitler youth knife. Sold original german hitler youth knife certified by the gettysburg museum of history. Rare original old ww2 wwii german army youth knife dagger with scabbard. The dream sidearm for every member was the hitler youth knife fahrtenmesser. The hitler youth wore knives as part of their uniform, which was very similar to those worn by the sturmabteilung or sa.
The german hitler youth knife is a reproduction of the famous world war ii era knife that was earned by members of the hitler youth. There are souvenir hitler pocketknives made for commercial sale in germany not the us in the early 1930s, probably before hitler took power. On july 1, 1936, it became a state agency that all young aryan germans were expected to join. All knives and wwii memorabilia collected and traded are for historical interest and value only. This copy comes from the reference library of the third reich district attorneys office in berlin. This is an outstanding rare award badge from the hitler youth, students world sports games in august 1939 in vienna.
Ww2 german c96 mauser broomhandle holster and stock. A very nice rzm 738 hitler youth knife dagger, attributed to paul seilheimer. Wwii german nazi militaria price guide nazi war relics. Hitler youth related items malcolm wagner militaria. Wwii allied forces dday invasion combat knife without scabbard. The design of the knife consists of a black plastic handle. Hitler believed german youth to be the future of his third reich. Hj knife archive nazi relics, wwii german militaria. Authentic nazi knife signed by adolf hitler all about. Posted by admin on jun 19, 2018 in mehr sein als scheinen, the national army museum education department, 15% of the hammer price plus vat, 8x60 binoculars, alles fur deutschland dagger prices 2, army daggers, arundel militaria, banned from ebay, daggers, forestry cutlass, free valuation of customs daggers, free valuation of hitler youth. Wwi m1917 trench knife leather replacement scabbard marked jewell 1918. Worth the money for what it is, but will not fool anyone.
How the hitler youth turned a generation of kids into nazis. Wwii german hitler youth knife this is another example of a transitional knife. Lakesidetrader sells hundreds of hj and dj daggers every year. Reddick militaria offers fine quality gravity knives paratrooper knives, the fantasy ss folding knife, and pocket knives. Gm501 wwii german national id card kennkarte our price. M6 scabbard for m3 knife k98 bayonet with scabbard usm1911 bayonet scabbard. Kelleys military carries a wide variety of quality wwii german badges, medals, buckles, fieldgear, flags and other militaria. Wwii kiel germany german hitler youth group girls stand at street corner photo. What is the value of an authentic hitler youth knife answers. The extremely interesting study warns about the dangers of homosexuality, smoking, drinking, swing dancing, youth and crime. Excellent scales and all nickel on the pommel with its original red felt.