Germany, HJ. A Member’s Knife, Transitional Example, by Carl Eickhorn Auction (HJ Leistungsabzeichen in Silber

(HJ Leistungsabzeichen in Silber

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a Department of National Defence Militia Service Letter (dated July 11

5 mm (h) silvered insignia affixed to the ribbon

Germany, HJ. A Member’s Knife, Transitional Example, by Carl Eickhorn Auction (HJ Leistungsabzeichen in Silber(HJ Fahrtenmesser). A transitional HJ members knife, measuring 25. 5 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 14 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which retains factory original sharpening to both the tip and lower edge. Acid etched onto the obverse is an inscription of BLUT UND EHRE! (BLOOD AND HONOUR!) in cursive script. The reverse bears a makers mark EICKHORN, SOLINGEN, situated beneath the firms classic