Germany, Heer. A Fighting Knife, By Lauterjung & Sohn Hold reverse with central inscription of

reverse with central inscription of “Für treue Arbeit” (“For Faithful Work”)

chipping evident in the white enamels)

She knew Florence Nightingale while serving during the First World War

SS-Freiwilligen Panzergrenadier-Division "Horst Wessel")

Germany, Heer. A Fighting Knife, By Lauterjung & Sohn Hold reverse with central inscription of(Heer Kampfmesser). A well preserved Heer fighting knife, measuring 26. 5 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 13. 5 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and lower edge. The reverse ricasso is maker marked with the classic PUMA logo of Lauterjung & Sohn, Solingen. It sits securely within a flattened silvered alloy crossguard. The handle consists of a narrow magnetic steel hilt with dark wooden