Germany, HJ. A Member’s Knife, Transitional Example by Hartkopf & Co. Auction Archive insignia in gilt with blue

insignia in gilt with blue enamels

95mm (w) x 84

maker marked "THE GOLDSMITH & SILVERSMITH COMPANY CROWN JEWELLERS Incorporating GARRARD & CO" and exhibiting the impression of the badge from the medal bed

Insignia in silver with red enamels

Germany, HJ. A Member’s Knife, Transitional Example by Hartkopf & Co. Auction Archive insignia in gilt with blue(HJ Fahrtenmesser). A well preserved transitional HJ members knife, measuring 25 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. The reverse of the blade bears a makers mark of HARTKOPF & CO., SOLINGEN, flanked by the firms classic double devil logo. The ricasso is marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and