Germany, Hj. A Member’s Knife Archive for Gallantry in action

for Gallantry in action

1875 and was one of the oldest graduates of the Naval Academy

with light glue remains on the reverse of the ribbon from previous collector mounting

he was re-hospitalized the same day

Germany, Hj. A Member’s Knife Archive for Gallantry in action(HJ Fahrtenmesser). An HJ members knife, measuring 25. 5 cm in 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!). It sits securely within a one piece, nickel plated, magnetic steel hilt with a hooked quillon and intact black leather buffer pad. The handle grip is