Germany, HJ. A Member’s Knife, by P.D. Lüneschloss Hold within a stylized belt bearing

within a stylized belt bearing an inscription of “MERENTI” (“MERIT”)

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the 1st Division was selected to advance into Germany and formed part of the Occupation Force at Bonn

The front is completed by five large brass-coloured buttons on the right side

a knights cross presenting a white enamelled cross pattee

Germany, HJ. A Member’s Knife, by P.D. Lüneschloss Hold within a stylized belt bearing(HJ Fahrtenmesser). An 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 with a sharpened tip and lower edge. Acid etched onto the obverse is an inscription of BLUT UND EHRE! (BLOOD AND HONOUR!). The reverse ricasso is marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo, maker code M4 37 for P. D. Lneschloss, Solingen, and a manufacture date of 1937. The blade sits