Germany, HJ. A Member’s Knife, Early Issue, by H. & F. Lauterjung Hold vadé

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Type II (1935-Date)

on its original triangular military ribbon with hook and eye)

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A ball-tipped enameled white Maltese Cross with gilded edges in silver gilt

Germany, HJ. A Member’s Knife, Early Issue, by H. & F. Lauterjung Hold vad&eacute(HJ Fahrtenmesser). A well preserved HJ members knife, measuring 25 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 14 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade retaining factory original sharpening to both the tip and lower edge. Acid etched onto the obverse of the blade is an inscription of BLUT UND EHRE! (BLOOD AND HONOUR). The reverse bears a makers mark of H. & F. LAUTERJUNG, SOLINGEN. The blade sits securely within a nickel