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World War II Era THIRD REICH German Hitler Style “YOUTH” BOY’S Knife
WWII Third Reich Style YOUTH KNIFE
Here we present an World War II “Youth” Knife, likely made in Solingen, Germany between 1935 and 1943. Beginning in 1933, the Hitler Youth and the League of German Girls had an important role to play in the new Third Reich regime. Through these organizations, the regime planned to indoctrinate young people with the Third Reich ideology. Hitler believed the German youth to be the future of his Third Reich. The Hitler Youth, or Hitler Jugend, was formed officially in 1935, and with the exception of Third Reich ideology indoctrination, was very similar to the Boy Scouts. Beginning at about the age of ten years, both boys (Hitler Jugend) and girls (Bund Deutscher Mädel) were enlisted in the Party-run organization. The boys only were given Hitler Jugend Knives after having passed minor exams. The knives had nickeled hilts with black checkered grip plates. The obverse plate was fitted with an enameled HJ swastika insignia.
Through 1937, these knives were etched with the motto of the organization “Blut und Ehre!” (Blood and Honor!). Examples produced after this date were made with plain blades usually bearing an RZM marking. The Hitler Youth Leaders were professionals in charge of the training and NSDAP education of the German Youth. They wore a special dagger consisting of silvered hilt fittings with a blue-black leather-covered scabbard. The grip was composed of tightly wrapped silver wire, over a wood base.
The purpose of these organizations was to dismantle existing social structures and traditions. These groups were about imposing conformity. They all wore the same uniforms, sang the same songs, and participated in similar activities. Knifes such as this example emphasized the paramilitary nature of the Hitler Youth organization and was designed to train boys as future fighters and soldiers for the Third Reich.
Oxidized metal. Grips show wear and remain firmly seated. The HJ diamond is missing. Unmarked blade.
Overall Length is 9-3/4 inches.
Blade Length is 5-1/2 inches.
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Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$500
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