Germany, HJ. A Member’s Knife, Early Issue, by H. & F. Lauterjung Hold Type II (1935-Date)

Type II (1935-Date)

He was promoted to Hauptmann by the start of the First World War and served as commander of 11

He was unmarried and catholic

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

full page dedication with black and white photograph of "Capt

Germany, HJ. A Member’s Knife, Early Issue, by H. & F. Lauterjung Hold Type II (1935-Date)(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