Hitlerjugend marching knife with nickeled metal fittings and bakelite plates. The Hitlerjugend insignia, in enamelled metal, is present although not fixed in place. The blade, of fine quality, is devoid of any RZM M7/80 41 motto. The scabbard, of a later model, has been repainted. There is some wear and a marked patina on the piece. condition II+. According to the seller, this knife comes from Witz. Located in the eislek region of Luxembourg, Wiltz occupied a strategic position on the roads leading to Bastogne and Saint-Vith. On 16 December 1944, German forces launched a surprise offensive through the Ardennes, aimed at splitting the Allied lines and capturing the port of Antwerp. Wiltz was quickly overwhelmed by the German advance. American troops, including elements of the 28th Infantry Division, attempted to slow the enemy advance, but were forced to withdraw in the face of German numerical and material superiority. Hitler Youth marching knife, equipped with nickelplated metal fittings and Bakelite grips. The enameled Hitler Youth insignia is present, although not affixed in the original manner. The blade, of good quality, is devoid of any motto. Marked RZM M7/80 41. The scabbard, of a later model, has been repainted. Notable wear and a marked patina are present. Condition II+. According to the seller, this knife comes from Wiltz. Located in the eislek region of Luxembourg, Wiltz held a strategic position on the routes to Bastogne and SaintVith. On December 16, 1944, German forces launched a surprise offensive through the Ardennes, aiming to split Allied lines and capture the port of Antwerp. Wiltz was quickly overrun by the German advance. American troops, notably from the 28th Infantry Division, attempted to slow the enemy's progress but were ultimately forced to retreat in the face of German numerical and material superiority.