Germany, HJ. A Member’s Knife, Transitional Example, by Carl Eickhorn United Republic of (In Dankbarer Erinnerung an Treue

(In Dankbarer Erinnerung an Treue Dienste)

WUPPERTAL-VOHWINKEL”

6 cm (w) x 29

the obverse with a leftward-facing female figure circumscribed by an inscription of “ROMÂNIA RECUNOSCĂTOARE” (“ROMANIA IS GRATEFUL”)

a rare example of a zink award retaining all of its original finish

Germany, HJ. A Member’s Knife, Transitional Example, by Carl Eickhorn United Republic of (In Dankbarer Erinnerung an Treue(HJ Fahrtenmesser). A very well preserved HJ members knife, measuring 25. 5 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 14. 5 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which retains factory original sharpening to both the tip and lower edge. An acid etched inscription of BLUT UND EHRE! (BLOOD AND HONOUR!) is visible on the obverse of the blade, while the reverse bears a transitional makers mark in the form of the classic