Germany, Hj. A Member’s Knife, By Anton Wingen, Jr. Auction Archive trimmed in white and black

trimmed in white and black cord brocade

he was discharged to the Base Depot at Etaples on June 26th

which was in the 4th Battleship Squadron at the Battle of Jutland

only fifty-one members joined

Germany, Hj. A Member’s Knife, By Anton Wingen, Jr. Auction Archive trimmed in white and black(HJ Fahrtenmesser). An 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 with a sharpened tip and lower edge. Acid etched onto the obverse of the blade is an inscription of BLUT UND EHRE! (BLOOD AND HONOUR!). The reverse ricasso bears a makers mark of ANTON WINGEN, JR., SOLINGEN, circumscribing the firms classic knight logo. The blade sits securely within