Germany, HJ. A Member’s Knife, Transitional Example, by Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie Republic of the obverse retaining an intact

the obverse retaining an intact glass face

measuring 11 cm (w) x 15

(Insignien und Zubehör)

an order of Franz Joseph

Germany, HJ. A Member’s Knife, Transitional Example, by Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Cie Republic of the obverse retaining an intact(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 which retains some factory original sharpening to the lower edge. Acid etched onto the obverse is an inscription of BLUT UND EHRE! (BLOOD AND HONOUR!) in cursive script. The reverse bears transitional maker marks consisting of the classic knights helmet logo of the firm