Germany. An Hj Knife By J.a Henckels Zwillingswerk Of Solingen Auction (Military) Knight Commander

(Military) Knight Commander

in painted bronze

The upper crossguard is not nickle-plated

Minnesota and was commissioned as a Captain in August 1917

Germany. An Hj Knife By J.a Henckels Zwillingswerk Of Solingen Auction (Military) Knight CommanderA third reich period HJ Knife, measuring 251 mm with the scabbard on, featuring a 119 mm long brushed (magnetic) steel blade, with a sharpened edge and a slightly dinged tip. The blade is etched Blut und Ehre (German Blood and Honour), and is maker marked J. A Henckels Zwillingswerk, Solingen and Ges. Geschtzt on the reverse. It is ordained with scratches and light dings from use, as well as light marks common to extraction and return to the scabbard.