Germany, Hj. A Rare Member’s Knife, By C. Gustav Spitzer Hold maker mark “J

maker mark “J

Ground Combat Badge

one of the major training centres

initials "HI" scratched in place on the reverse

measuring 64 mm (w) x 81

Germany, Hj. A Rare Member’s Knife, By C. Gustav Spitzer Hold maker mark “J(HJ Fahrtenmesser). A rare 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. Acid etched onto the obverse of the blade is an inscription of BLUT UND EHRE! (BLOOD AND HONOUR!), which has lost most of its colour and depth, remaining only faintly visible. The reverse ricasso bears a makers mark of C. GUSTAV SPITZER,