Germany, Hj. A Member’s Knife, By Lauterjung & Sohn Auction 19 mm x 123 mm)

19 mm x 123 mm)

A Bronze Grade Tank Badge - In pressed tombac

Circa 1916-17 year of manufacture

2) A Veteran’s Organization membership stick pin

Germany, Hj. A Member’s Knife, By Lauterjung & Sohn Auction 19 mm x 123 mm)(HJ Fahrtenmesser). A well preserved 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. The obverse bears the faint remnants of an acid etched inscription reading BLUT UND EHRE! (BLOOD AND HONOUR!). The reverse is maker marked with the classic PUMA logo of Lauterjung & Sohn, Solingen. It sits securely within a nickel