WW2 GERMAN HITLER YOUTH KNIFE RZM STAMPED M7/60 FOR RARE MAKER GUSTAV L. KOLLER NACHFOLGER WITH THE UNSTIPPLED HJ EMBLEMED DIAMOND

A Rare maker to find indeed of this totally authentic original Hitler youth knife by Gustav L. Koller Nachfolger in the Wald District of Solinger Germany. The hand grip plates tight and in great condition to both sides the HJ diamond with the Rare finishing unstippled smooth insignia and wiggles correctly in its holding place and again in fine condition and with a beautiful deep red and white finashing, the knife hilt showing wear from rubbing against the leather belt strap but with no rust showing, the blade is in overall good condition with light pitting, to the revise carries the RZM Mark and stamped M7/60 for rare maker Gustav L. Koller, the scabbard is in used condition showing authentic aging. The leather belt strap and press button is in worn aging condition from genuine usage; this dagger is untouched and has not been tampered with since the early 1930s. Rarity: Gustav L. Köller is considered a rare to scarce maker for Hitler Youth knives. Finding an example from this specific workshop immediately elevates its appeal to advanced militaria collectors. This is the first HJ Dagger from this particular maker I have owned in my collection in over 40 years, please note UK sale only and proof of age 18 and over is required on purchase.

The Manufacturer: Gustav L.
Köller was a specialized cutlery and steel ware firm located in the Wald district of Solingen, Germany. RZM Code: Under the regulations of the Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM), Köller was assigned the official contractor code M7/60. Rarity: Gustav L. Köller is considered a rare to scarce maker for Hitler Youth knives. Finding an example from this specific workshop immediately elevates its appeal to advanced militaria collectors. The Significance of the
"Unstippled" HJ Diamond The diamond-shaped enamel insignia embedded in the checkered grip scale is one of the most critical components for dating an HJ knife. What "Unstippled" Means: Most standard, later-war HJ diamonds feature a "stippled" or pebbled silver/gold metal base beneath the translucent red enamel fields. An unstippled diamond means the metal backing under the red enamel sections is completely smooth, flat, or finely lined rather than patterned with dots. The Production Window: Unstippled diamonds are characteristic of early-period (1933-1935) Finding an example from this specific workshop immediately elevates its appeal to advanced militaria collectors.