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re: HJ Knife with strange Inscription
The Yad Vashem photo archive has quite a few decent photos of the Juist Hitler Youth group there. From the looks of the buildings and assembled boys, it was, apparently, quite large and professional.
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Looking closer at the etching, it appears that several of the scratches in the motto seem to have gone both under and at other times over the lettering-it is clearest in the word "Mas". If this slogan was applied After the knives were issued, this would look to make sense, rather than having been laid onto a brand new untouched blade. The lettering in the slogan also looks to have the odd little "bumps and dots" in them that you see in many of the period etched blade motto's. However, the "Juist" marking seems to be fairly well worn.
Last edited by Wagriff; 02-18-2013 at 06:34 AM.
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02-18-2013 05:47 AM
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re: HJ Knife with strange Inscription
It stands a good chance, the motto etch looks period.
most likely its a private purchase, but imo period.
The motto means more like: praise what makes you tougher!
It was the main Motto of the "Reichssportschulen" it was made to toughen the body by sport.
For those of you who can read German the link below will give you more info about it:
Hitlers Kinder: Verführung
Cheers Ger
Last edited by gerrit; 02-18-2013 at 10:21 AM.
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re: HJ Knife with strange Inscription
Interesting dagger. I look forward to hearing a verdict on this one.
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gerrit
It stands a good chance, the motto etch looks period.
most likely its a private purchase, but imo period.
The motto means more like: praise what makes you tougher!
It was the main Motto of the "Reichssportschulen" it was made to toughen the body by sport.
For those of you who van read German the link below will give you more info about it:
Hitlers Kinder: Verführung
Cheers Ger
Guido Knopp has made some well researched programs.
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re: HJ Knife with strange Inscription
I will keep this thread close to the top of the forum. I would also like to hear Mac66 input on it. The information gathered so far has credibility. Good job gents
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re: HJ Knife with strange Inscription
Reminds me of the great western movie "A hard man is good to find" or is it ''A good man is hard to find" I think Mae West starred in one of the movies
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re: HJ Knife with strange Inscription
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operaman
Reminds me of the great western movie "A hard man is good to find" or is it ''A good man is hard to find" I think Mae West starred in one of the movies
I think Mae would have prefered a hard man......
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re: HJ Knife with strange Inscription
I have to admit I was doubtful from the beginning,,but I am glad we did not let this thread die. Research and perseverance paid off and uncovered another hidden truth about the HJ and its extended role outside the mainland. Great job gents!! 5 star rating on new information. Regards Larry
It is not the size of a Collection in History that matters......Its the size of your Passion for it!!
- Larry C
One never knows what tree roots push to the surface of what laid buried before the tree was planted - Larry C
“The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” - Winston Churchill
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